Proverbs 26:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The pleasant talk of an enemy hides more evil plans

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

Jacob's sons wanted to get even with Shechem and his father because of what had happened to their sister.

2 Samuel 13:26

Absalom said, “If you won't go, at least let my brother Amnon come with us.” David asked, “Why should he go with you?”

2 Samuel 13:27

But Absalom kept on insisting, and finally David let Amnon and all his other sons go with Absalom. Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king.

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said, “Amasa, my cousin, how are you?” Then Joab took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand, so that he could greet him with a kiss.

Nehemiah 6:2

Then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message, asking me to meet with them in one of the villages in Ono Valley. I knew they were planning to harm me in some way.

Psalm 12:3

Won't you chop off all flattering tongues that boast so loudly?

Psalm 28:3

Don't drag me away, LORD, with those cruel people, who speak kind words, while planning trouble.

Psalm 41:6

When visitors come, all they ever bring are worthless words, and when they leave, they spread gossip.

Proverbs 10:18

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

Proverbs 11:1

The LORD hates anyone who cheats, but he likes everyone who is honest.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 12:20

An evil mind is deceitful, but gentle thoughts bring happiness.

Proverbs 12:5

Good people have kind thoughts, but you should never trust the advice of someone evil.

Proverbs 14:8

Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.

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.

Jeremiah 9:4

Jeremiah, all your friends and relatives tell lies about you, so don't trust them.

1 Samuel 18:17

One day, Saul told David, “If you'll be brave and fight the LORD's battles for me, I'll let you marry my eldest daughter Merab.” But Saul was really thinking, “I don't want to kill David myself, so I'll let the Philistines do it for me.”