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


In Context

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.

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