Proverbs 26:24-26,28
Proverbs 26:24-26 The Message (MSG)
Your enemy shakes hands and greets you like an old friend, all the while plotting against you. When he speaks warmly to you, don’t believe him for a minute; he’s just waiting for the chance to rip you off. No matter how shrewdly he conceals his malice, eventually his evil will be exposed in public.
Proverbs 26:28 The Message (MSG)
Liars hate their victims; flatterers sabotage trust.
Proverbs 26:24-26 King James Version (KJV)
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, And layeth up deceit within him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: For there are seven abominations in his heart. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Proverbs 26:28 King James Version (KJV)
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart. Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
Proverbs 26:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who hate you may try to fool you with their words, but in their minds they are planning evil. People’s words may be kind, but don’t believe them, because their minds are full of evil thoughts. Lies can hide hate, but the evil will be plain to everyone.
Proverbs 26:28 New Century Version (NCV)
Liars hate the people they hurt, and false praise can ruin others.
Proverbs 26:24-26 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart: Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
Proverbs 26:28 American Standard Version (ASV)
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 New International Version (NIV)
Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Proverbs 26:28 New International Version (NIV)
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart; Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
Proverbs 26:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who hates, disguises it with his lips, But he stores up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him, For seven abominations are in his heart. Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit, His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.
Proverbs 26:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 New Living Translation (NLT)
People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they’re deceiving you. They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them. Their hearts are full of many evils. While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.
Proverbs 26:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattering words cause ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Kind words can be a cover to conceal hatred of others, for hypocrisy loves to hide behind flattery. So don’t be drawn in by the hypocrite, for his gracious speech is a charade, nothing but a masquerade covering his hatred and evil on parade. Don’t worry—he can’t keep the mask on for long. One day his hypocrisy will be exposed before all the world.
Proverbs 26:28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Hatred is the root of slander and insecurity the root of flattery.
Proverbs 26:24-26 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart; when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart; though his hatred be covered with deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.