Proverbs 26:24

The Passion Translation

Kind words can be a cover to conceal hatred of others, for hypocrisy loves to hide behind flattery.

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

The sons of Jacob concocted a devious plan. Because of the rape of their sister Dinah, they answered Shechem and Hamor deceitfully,

Psalm 12:3

You will destroy every proud liar who says, “We lie all we want. Our words are our weapons, and we won’t be held accountable. Who can stop us?” May Yahweh cut off their twisted tongues and seal their lying lips. May they all be silenced—those who boast and brag with their high-minded talk.

Psalm 28:3

Don’t allow me to be punished along with the wicked— these hypocrites who speak sweetly to their neighbors’ faces while holding evil against them in their hearts.

Psalm 41:6

And when these “friends” come to visit me with their pious sympathy and their hollow words and with hypocrisy hidden in their hearts, I can see right through it all. For they come merely to gather gossip about me, using all they find to mock me with malicious hearts of slander.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who hides his hatred while pretending to be your friend is nothing but a liar. But the one who slanders you behind your back proves that he’s a fool, never to be trusted.

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest business practice is something that Yahweh truly hates. But it pleases him when we apply the right standards of measurement.

Proverbs 12:17

Truthfulness marks the righteous, but the habitual liar can never be trusted.

Proverbs 12:20

Deception fills the hearts of those who plot harm, but those who plan for peace are filled with joy.

Proverbs 12:5

The lovers of God are filled with good ideas that are noble and pure, but the schemes of the sinner are crammed with nothing but lies.

Proverbs 14:8

For the wisdom of the wise will keep life on the right track, while the fool only deceives himself and refuses to face reality.

Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinks within himself, so is he. He will grudgingly say, “Go ahead and eat all you want,” but in his heart he resents the fact that he has to pay for your meal.

Jeremiah 9:4

Beware of your neighbor and do not even trust your brother, for every brother is a cheater, and every friend is a slanderer.