Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
That is, ardent professions of friendship from a wicked heart, however smooth, shining, and splendid they may appear, are like a vile vessel covered over with base metal
Bible References
That is, ardent professions of friendship from a wicked heart, however smooth, shining, and splendid they may appear, are like a vile vessel covered over with base metal
Proverbs 10:18
Truly a fool hides hatred with lying lips, and speaks slander.
2 Samuel 20:9
How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.
Ezekiel 33:31
Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they do not do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.
Luke 22:47
As he spoke a crowd followed Judas, one of the twelve. They came to him. Judas approached Jesus and kissed him.