Sanballat and Geshem sent word to me, saying, “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they were scheming to do me harm.
Proverbs 26:25 - Tree of Life Version When he speaks favorably, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: For there are seven abominations in his heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When he speaks kindly, do not trust him, for seven abominations are in his heart. American Standard Version (1901) When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart: Common English Bible Though they speak graciously, don’t believe them, for seven horrible things are in their heart. Catholic Public Domain Version When he will have lowered his voice, do not believe him, for there are seven vices in his heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart. |
Sanballat and Geshem sent word to me, saying, “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they were scheming to do me harm.
Help, Adonai! For no one godly exists. For the faithful have vanished from the children of men.
Do not drag me away with the wicked and with doers of iniquity, who speak peace with their neighbors, while evil is in their hearts.
For as he thinks within himself, so is he. “Eat and drink”, he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
Like silver glaze overlaying earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
For even your brothers —your father’s house— even they will betray you, even they will shout out after you. Have no confidence in them, even if they say nice words to you.”
Do not trust in a friend. Do not trust in a close companion. Guard the openings of your mouth from her who lies on your breast.
“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here’s the Messiah,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe it.
Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab—I give her to you as a wife. Only continue to be my son of valor and fight Adonai’s battles.” For Saul thought, “My hand needn’t be against him—let the hand of the Philistines be against him.”