23 As silver dross overlaid upon a potsherd, so are burning lips, and [a]an evil heart.

24 He that hateth, will counterfeit with his lips, but in his heart he layeth up deceit.

25 Though he speak favorably, believe him not: for there are [b]seven abominations in his heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:23 They will soon break out and utter themselves.
  2. Proverbs 26:25 Meaning, many: he useth the number certain, for the uncertain.

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