Proverbs 26:25
Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
In context
22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. 23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. 24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.
25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. 26 Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them. 28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Compare in other versions
- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 26:25 in the ESV
when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;