Proverbs 26:24

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

Their sister Dinah had been raped. So Jacob’s sons lied to Shechem and his father Hamor.

2 Samuel 13:26

Then Absalom said, “If you won’t come, please let my brother Amnon come with us.” The king asked him, “Why should he go with you?”

2 Samuel 13:27

But Absalom begged him. So the king sent Amnon with him. He also sent the rest of his sons.

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “How are you, my friend?” Then Joab reached out his right hand. He took hold of Amasa’s beard to kiss him.

Nehemiah 6:2

Sanballat and Geshem sent me a message. They said, “Come. Let’s talk with one another. Let’s meet in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me.

Psalm 12:3

May the Lord close all lips that don’t mean what they say. May he stop every tongue that brags.

Psalm 28:3

Don’t drag me away with sinners. Don’t drag me away with those who do evil. They speak in a friendly way to their neighbors. But their hearts are full of hate.

Psalm 41:6

When one of them comes to see me, he says things that aren’t true. At the same time, he thinks up lies to tell against me. Then he goes out and spreads those lies around.

Proverbs 10:18

Anyone who hides hatred with lying lips and spreads lies is foolish.

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies.

Proverbs 12:20

There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

Proverbs 12:5

The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.

Proverbs 14:8

People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

Proverbs 23:7

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.

Jeremiah 9:4

Be on guard against your friends. Do not trust the members of your own family. Every one of them cheats. Every friend tells lies.

1 Samuel 18:17

Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I’ll give her to you to be your wife. Just serve me bravely and fight the Lord’s battles.” Saul said to himself, “I won’t have to lift my hand to strike him down. The Philistines will do that!”