Proverbs 26:25
when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;
In context
22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. 23 Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart. 24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart;
25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart; 26 though his hatred be covered with deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling. 28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 26:25 in the KJV
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: For there are seven abominations in his heart.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 26:25 in the NIV
Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.