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 · 2000

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

With his lips the hater makes things seem what they are not, but deceit is stored up inside him;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:

Context

v.23Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

v.24This passage

v.25When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

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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