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Proverbs 26:24

Proverbs 26:24 is verse 24 of Proverbs chapter 26, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

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

Proverbs 26:22–26 · Berean Standard Bible

22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

23 Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.

24 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

26 Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 11:1
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

Proverbs 12:5
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.