24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:


In Context

21 As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.

22 The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

23 Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are as an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

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

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

26 Though his hatred is covered by dissimulation, his wickedness shall be made manifest in the congregation.

Proverbs 26:24 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:24A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:24An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:24A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:24By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:24He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him;