Proverbs 26:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Hiding hateful thoughts behind smooth talk is like coating a clay pot with a cheap glaze.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:18

You can hide your hatred by telling lies, but you are a fool to spread lies.

Proverbs 23:7

People like that take note of how much you eat. They say, “Take all you want!” But they don't mean it.

Proverbs 25:4

Silver must be purified before it can be used to make something of value.

Proverbs 26:25

than can be counted— so don't believe a word!

Proverbs 27:6

You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies.

Ezekiel 33:31

So they all come and listen to you, but they refuse to do what you tell them. They claim to be faithful, but they are for ever trying to cheat others out of their money.

Matthew 23:27

You Pharisees and teachers are in for trouble! You're nothing but show-offs. You're like tombs that have been whitewashed. On the outside they are beautiful, but inside they are full of bones and filth.

Luke 11:39

So the Lord said to him: You Pharisees clean the outside of cups and dishes, but on the inside you are greedy and evil.