Proverbs 26:24

New English Translation

The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem had violated their sister Dinah.

2 Samuel 13:26

Then Absalom said, “If you will not go, then let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king replied to him, “Why should he go with you?”

2 Samuel 13:27

But when Absalom pressed him, he sent Amnon and all the king’s sons along with him.

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “How are you, my brother?” With his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa’s beard as if to greet him with a kiss.

Nehemiah 6:2

Sanballat and Geshem sent word to me saying, “Come on! Let’s set up a time to meet together at Kephirim in the plain of Ono.” Now they intended to do me harm.

Psalm 12:3

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

Psalm 41:6

When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

Proverbs 12:17

The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:5

The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Proverbs 23:7

for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you;

Jeremiah 9:4

Everyone must be on his guard around his friends. He must not even trust any of his relatives. For every one of them will find some way to cheat him. And all of his friends will tell lies about him.

1 Samuel 18:17

Then Saul said to David, “Here’s my oldest daughter, Merab. I want to give her to you in marriage. Only be a brave warrior for me and fight the battles of the Lord.” For Saul thought, “There’s no need for me to raise my hand against him. Let it be the hand of the Philistines!”