Proverbs 26:23

Easy To Read Version

Good words that hide an evil plan is like silver paint over a cheap, clay pot.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:18

A person who hides his hate might be telling a lie. But only a fool tries to find gossip he can spread.

Proverbs 23:7

He is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. He might say to you, “Eat and drink.” But that is not really what he wants.

Proverbs 25:4

If you take the worthless things from silver and make it pure, then a worker can make beautiful things.

Proverbs 26:25

The things he says might seem good. But don’t trust him. His heart is full of evil ideas.

Proverbs 27:6

A friend might hurt you sometimes, but he does not want to do this. An enemy is different. Even when an enemy is kind to you, he wants to hurt you.

Ezekiel 33:31

So they come to you like they are my people. They sit in front of you like they are my people. They hear your words. But they won’t do the things you say. They only want to do what feels good. They only want to cheat people and make more money.

Matthew 23:27

“It will be bad for you teachers of the law and Pharisees. {\cf2\super [347]} You are hypocrites. {\cf2\super [348]} You are like tombs {\cf2\super [349]} that are painted white. The outside of those tombs looks fine. But inside, the tombs are full of the bones of dead people. And all kinds of unclean things are inside there.

Luke 11:39

The Lord (Jesus) said to him, “You Pharisees \{think that washing the outside of the body is so important. That’s like\} cleaning only the outside of a cup or a dish! \{The inside is more important.\} And what is inside you? You want only to cheat and hurt people.