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


In Context

22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

23 Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

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

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

26 Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

Proverbs 26:25 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:25Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:25When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:25When he speaketh fair, believe him not; for there are seven abominations in his heart:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations are in his heart.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:25When he speaks fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.