23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.


In Context

20 For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

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

23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

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

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

Proverbs 26:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:23Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:23Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:23Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:23Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:23Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are as an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:23Fervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:23Silver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.