Proverbs 26:23

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

Luke 11:39

And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.

Matthew 23:27

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.

Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

Proverbs 26:25

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

Proverbs 23:7

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

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.