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


In Context

21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife.

22 The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly.

23 Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.

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

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

26 He that covereth hatred deceitfully, his malice shall be laid open in the public assembly.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation 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;