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


In Context

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.

27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:25Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill 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 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.