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


In Context

22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.

23 Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

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

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

26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

27 If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on 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 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:25When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations 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.