Proverbs 26:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are smooth lips with an evil heart.

Cross References

Luke 11:39

And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of extortion and wickedness.

Proverbs 10:18

He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who utters slander is a fool.

Matthew 23:27

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with their lips they show much love, but their heart is set on their gain.

Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

Proverbs 26:25

when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;

Proverbs 23:7

for he is like one who is inwardly reckoning. “Eat and drink!” he says to you; but his heart is not with you.

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.