Proverbs 26:25-26
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 26:25-26 King James Version (KJV)
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 26:25-26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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 26:25-26 New Century Version (NCV)
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 26:25-26 American Standard Version (ASV)
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 26:25-26 New International Version (NIV)
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 26:25-26 New King James Version (NKJV)
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 26:25-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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 26:25-26 New Living Translation (NLT)
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 26:25-26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
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.