Proverbs 26:25 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 26:25

23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.

24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;

25 ^aWhen¹ he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;

26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

27 ^aWhoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works ^aruin.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 26:25

American Standard Version
When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

Amplified® Bible
When he speaks kindly, do not trust him, for seven abominations are in his heart.

Contemporary English Version
than can be counted-- so don't believe a word!

Darby English Version
when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Good News Bible
They may sound fine, but don't believe him, because his heart is filled to the brim with hate.

King James Version
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

New American Standard Bible
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart.

New International Version
Though his speech is charming, do not believe him,
for seven abominations fill his heart.

New King James Version
When he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For seven abominations abound in his heart.

Revised Standard Version
when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;

Young's Literal Translation
When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations `are' in his heart.

New English Translation
When¹ he speaks graciously,² do not believe him,³ for there are seven⁴ abominations⁵ within him.