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Proverbs 26:24

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
Proverbs 26:24 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

    ASV

  • With his lips the hater makes things seem what they are not, but deceit is stored up inside him;

    BBE

  • He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,

    YLT

  • He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him;

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

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