Proverbs 26:26

New Century Version

Lies can hide hate, but the evil will be plain to everyone.

Cross References

Genesis 4:8

Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out into the field.” While they were out in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.

Proverbs 10:9

The honest person will live in safety, but the dishonest will be caught.

Matthew 23:28

It is the same with you. People look at you and think you are good, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and evil.

Luke 8:17

Everything that is hidden will become clear, and every secret thing will be made known.

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.”

1 Samuel 18:21

He thought, “I will let her marry David. Then she will be a trap for him, and the Philistines will defeat him.” So Saul said to David a second time, “You may become my son-in-law.”