Proverbs 26:25 - Revised Standard Version CI

²⁵ when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ When he speaks kindly, do not trust him, for seven abominations are in his heart.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

²⁵ Though they speak graciously, don’t believe them, for seven horrible things are in their heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ When he will have lowered his voice, do not believe him, for there are seven vices in his heart.

Proverbs 26:25 Cross References

Nehemiah 6:2

Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come and let us meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they intended to do me harm.

Psalm 12:2

Every one utters lies to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

Psalm 28:3

Take me not off with the wicked, with those who are workers of evil, who speak peace with their neighbors, while mischief is in their hearts.

Proverbs 23:7

for he is like one who is inwardly reckoning. “Eat and drink!” he says to you; but his heart is not with you.

Proverbs 26:23

Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are smooth lips with an evil heart.

Jeremiah 12:6

For even your brothers and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you; they are in full cry after you; believe them not, though they speak fair words to you.”

Micah 7:5

Put no trust in a neighbor, have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom;

Matthew 24:23

Then if any one says to you, ‘Lo, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it.

1 Samuel 18:17

Then Saul said to David, “Here is my elder daughter Merab; I will give her to you for a wife; only be valiant for me and fight the Lord's battles.” For Saul thought, “Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.”