Proverbs 26:24
What does Proverbs 26:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949With his lips the hater makes things seem what they are not, but deceit is stored up inside him;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Proverbs 12:5
The thoughts of the righteous are just; Butthe counsels of the wicked are deceit.
- Proverbs 12:17
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
- Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
- Psalms 41:6
And if he come to see me, he speaketh falsehood; His heart gathereth iniquity to itself: When he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
- Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
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