Proverbs 26:24
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbours evil in his heart.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
In Context
23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
25When his speech is charming, don’t believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Cross References
Genesis 34:13The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with deceit when they spoke, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,
2 Samuel 13:26Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”
2 Samuel 20:9Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
Psalms 12:3May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,
Psalms 41:6If he comes to see me, he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad, he tells it.
Proverbs 11:1A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
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 →