Parallel Verses
Amplified
When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are in his heart.
New American Standard Bible
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
King James Version
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Holman Bible
for there are seven abominations in his heart.
International Standard Version
Though he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
A Conservative Version
When he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
American Standard Version
When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
Bible in Basic English
When he says fair words, have no belief in him; for in his heart are seven evils:
Darby Translation
when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Julia Smith Translation
When his voice will compassionate, thou shalt not believe him, for seven abominations in his heart
King James 2000
When he speaks graciously, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him, for seven abominations [are] in his heart.
Modern King James verseion
When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him; for seven hateful things are in his heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but when he speaketh fair, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
NET Bible
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.
New Heart English Bible
When his speech is charming, do not believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
The Emphasized Bible
Though he make gracious his voice, do not trust him, for, seven abominations, are in his heart:
Webster
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
World English Bible
When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Youngs Literal Translation
When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations are in his heart.
Themes
Deceit » Hatred often concealed by
Hypocrisy » General references to
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Interlinear
Qowl
Chanan
'aman
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 26:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Fools
24
He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are in his heart.
Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit,
His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 28:3
Do not drag me away with the wicked
And with those who do evil,
Who speak peace with their neighbors,
While malice and mischief are in their hearts.
Psalm 12:2
They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the Lord hates;
Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:
Jeremiah 9:2-8
Oh that I had in the wilderness
A lodging place (a mere shelter) for wayfaring men,
That I might leave my people
And go away from them!
For they are all adulterers [worshiping idols instead of the Lord],
[They are] an assembly of treacherous men [of weak character, men without integrity].
Jeremiah 12:6
“For even your [tribal] brothers and the household of your father,
Even they have dealt treacherously (unfaithfully) with you;
Indeed they are [like a pack of hounds] howling after you.
Do not believe them, although they may say kind words and promise you good things.”
Micah 7:5
Do not trust in a neighbor [because of the moral corruption in the land];
Do not have confidence in a friend.
Guard the doors of your mouth
From her who lies in your bosom.
Matthew 24:23