Proverbs 26:23

New American Bible - revised edition

Like a glazed finish on earthenware are smooth lips and a wicked heart.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:18

Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 23:7

For like something stuck in the throat is that food. “Eat and drink,” they say to you, but their hearts are not with you;

Proverbs 25:4

Remove the dross from silver, and it comes forth perfectly purified;

Proverbs 26:25

When they speak graciously, do not trust them, for seven abominations are in their hearts.

Proverbs 27:6

Trustworthy are the blows of a friend, dangerous, the kisses of an enemy.

Ezekiel 33:31

My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.

Matthew 23:27

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth.

Luke 11:39

The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil.