Proverbs 26:24

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:24

BSB
A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.
AKJV
He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him;
CPDV
An enemy is known by his lips, though it is from his heart that he draws out deceit.
ERV
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:
NHEB
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
SMT
He hating will be known by his lips, and he will set deceit in his midst;

Commentary for Proverbs 26:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:24
Summary
Hater conceals true feelings verbally.
Event
Enemy feigns friendship
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom