Proverbs 23:7

New International Reader's Version

He is the kind of person who is always thinking about how much it costs. “Eat and drink,” he says to you. But he doesn’t mean it.

Cross References

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies to their neighbors. With their lips they praise others, but they don’t really mean it.

Psalm 55:21

His talk is as smooth as butter. But he has war in his heart. His words flow like olive oil. But they are like swords ready for battle.

Proverbs 19:22

Everyone longs for love that never fails. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

Proverbs 26:23

Warm words that come from an evil heart are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.

Proverbs 26:24

Enemies use their words as a mask. They hide their evil plans in their hearts.

Proverbs 26:25

Even though what they say can be charming, don’t believe them. That’s because seven things God hates fill that person’s heart.

Daniel 11:27

The kings of Syria and Egypt will sit at the same table. But in their hearts they will plan to do what is evil. And they will tell lies to each other. But it will not do them any good. God will put an end to their plans at his appointed time.

Luke 7:39

The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this. He said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him. He would know what kind of woman she is. She is a sinner!”

Judges 16:15

Then she said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you’? You won’t even share your secret with me. This is the third time you have made me look foolish. And you still haven’t told me the secret of why you are so strong.”