Proverbs 26:25

New Century Version

People’s words may be kind, but don’t believe them, because their minds are full of evil thoughts.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:2

So Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, Nehemiah, let’s meet together in Kephirim on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone lies to his neighbors; they say one thing and mean another.

Psalm 28:3

Don’t drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil. They say “Peace” to their neighbors, but evil is in their hearts.

Proverbs 23:7

Selfish people are always worrying about how much the food costs. They tell you, “Eat and drink,” but they don’t really mean it.

Proverbs 26:23

Kind words from a wicked mind are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.

Jeremiah 12:6

Even your own brothers and members of your own family are making plans against you. They are crying out against you. Don’t trust them, even when they say nice things to you!

Micah 7:5

Don’t believe your neighbor or trust a friend. Don’t say anything, even to your wife.

Matthew 24:23

At that time, someone might say to you, ‘Look, there is the Christ!’ Or another person might say, ‘There he is!’ But don’t believe them.

1 Samuel 18:17

Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will let you marry her. All I ask is that you remain brave and fight the Lord’s battles.” Saul thought, “I won’t have to kill David. The Philistines will do that.”