Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.
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:
Amplified
When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are 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.
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 The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him. 25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him. 26 Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.
Names
Cross References
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!
Psalm 12:2
People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
Jeremiah 9:2-8
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.
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.
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!
Matthew 24:23
Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe him.