Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Speaketh fair
Believe
Seven
General references
Bible References
Speaketh fair
Psalm 12:2
People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.
Psalm 28:3
Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!
Jeremiah 9:2
I wish I had a lodging place in the desert where I could spend some time like a weary traveler. Then I would desert my people and walk away from them because they are all unfaithful to God, a congregation of people that has been disloyal to him.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don't even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!
Believe
Jeremiah 12:6
As a matter of fact, even your own brothers and the members of your own family have betrayed you too. Even they have plotted to do away with you. So do not trust them even when they say kind things to you.
Matthew 24:23
Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe him.
Seven
Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
General references
Numbers 23:12
Balaam replied, "Must I not be careful to speak what the Lord has put in my mouth?"