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Proverbs 26:23
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Proverbs 26:23 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 26:23 in other translations
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
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In context
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
25 When his speech is charming, don’t believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
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