Proverbs 26:24
An enemy is known by his lips, though it is from his heart that he draws out deceit.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
In Context
25When he will have lowered his voice, do not believe him, for there are seven vices in his heart.
Cross References
Genesis 34:13The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and his father with deceit, being enraged at the rape of their sister:
2 Samuel 13:26And Absalom said, “If you are not willing to come, I beg you, at least let my brother Amnon come with us.” And the king said to him, “It is not necessary that he go with you.”
2 Samuel 20:9Then Joab said to Amasa, “Be well, my brother.” And he held Amasa by the chin with his right hand, as if to kiss him.
Psalms 12:3How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
Psalms 41:6Why are you sad, my soul? And why do you disquiet me? Hope in God, for I will still confess to him: the salvation of my countenance,
Proverbs 11:1A deceitful scale is an abomination with the Lord, and a fair weighing is his will.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:24
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. This may be meant either, 1. Of a wicked heart showing itself in burning lips, furious, passionate, outrageous words, burning in malice, and persecuting those to whom, or of whom, they are spoken; ill words and ill-will agree as well together as a potsherd and the dross of silver, which, now that the pot is broken and the dross separated from the silver, are fit to be thrown together to the dunghill. 2. Or of a wicked heart… Read the whole commentary →