Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. New Living Translation People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they’re deceiving you. English Standard Version Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart; Berean Standard Bible A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. King James Bible He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; New King James Version He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; New American Standard Bible One who hates disguises it with his lips, But he harbors deceit in his heart. NASB 1995 He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart. NASB 1977 He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart. Legacy Standard Bible He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he sets up deceit within himself. Amplified Bible He who hates, disguises it with his lips, But he stores up deceit in his heart. Christian Standard Bible A hateful person disguises himself with his speech and harbors deceit within. Holman Christian Standard Bible A hateful person disguises himself with his speech and harbors deceit within. American Standard Version He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: Contemporary English Version The pleasant talk of an enemy hides more evil plans English Revised Version He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him: GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech, but inside he holds on to deceit. Good News Translation A hypocrite hides hate behind flattering words. International Standard Version Someone who hates hides behind his words, harboring deceit within himself. Majority Standard Bible A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. NET Bible The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him. New Heart English Bible A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. Webster's Bible Translation He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; World English Bible A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA hater pretends by his lips, "" And he places deceit in his heart, Young's Literal Translation By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit, Smith's Literal Translation He hating will be known by his lips, and he will set deceit in his midst; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAn enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit. Catholic Public Domain Version An enemy is known by his lips, though it is from his heart that he draws out deceit. New American Bible With their lips enemies pretend, but inwardly they maintain deceit; New Revised Standard Version An enemy dissembles in speaking while harboring deceit within; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who hates is known by his own speech; in his heart he entertains deceit; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated By his lips a hateful man is known, and he plots an ambush within him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, But he layeth up deceit within him. Brenton Septuagint Translation A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, but in his heart he contrives deceit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Similitudes and Instructions…23Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart. 24A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. 25When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.… Cross References Psalm 55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. Jeremiah 9:8 Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him. Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Psalm 28:3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts. Romans 16:18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Psalm 12:2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. James 3:14 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. Psalm 62:4 They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. Psalm 41:6 My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Psalm 5:9 For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. 2 Peter 2:1-3 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Psalm 10:7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue. Treasury of Scripture He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him; dissembleth or is known Jump to Previous Deceit Disguises Evil Harbors Hater Hates Hateth Heart Inside Lips Makes Malicious Placeth Seem Stored WithinJump to Next Deceit Disguises Evil Harbors Hater Hates Hateth Heart Inside Lips Makes Malicious Placeth Seem Stored WithinProverbs 26 1. observations about fools13. about sluggards 17. and about contentious busybodies A hateful man disguises himself with his speech This phrase highlights the duplicity often found in human interactions. In biblical context, the concept of deceitful speech is frequently addressed, as seen in Psalms 55:21, where words are described as smoother than butter but harboring war. The cultural backdrop of ancient Israel placed a high value on integrity and truthfulness, as deceit was seen as a direct violation of the commandments (Exodus 20:16). The Hebrew word for "disguises" implies a deliberate act of concealing true intentions, reminiscent of the serpent's deception in Genesis 3. This phrase warns against the superficial charm that can mask malicious intent, a theme echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus warns of false prophets who come in sheep's clothing (Matthew 7:15). but he lays up deceit in his heart Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Proverbs is a collection of his wise sayings. 2. The Hateful Man This is a general reference to any person who harbors malice or ill will towards others. In this context, it refers to someone who hides their true intentions with deceitful words. 3. The Heart In Hebrew thought, the heart is the center of one's inner life, including emotions, thoughts, and intentions. It is where deceit is stored in this proverb. Teaching Points The Danger of Deceptive SpeechDeceptive speech is a tool used by those with malicious intent. As Christians, we must be vigilant and discerning, recognizing that not all who speak kindly have pure motives. Guarding the Heart Since deceit is stored in the heart, it is crucial to guard our hearts against harboring ill will or malice. Regular self-examination and prayer can help maintain a pure heart. The Importance of Integrity Integrity in speech and action is vital for a Christian witness. Our words should reflect the truth and love of Christ, avoiding any form of deceit. Discernment in Relationships In our interactions, we should seek God's wisdom to discern the true intentions of others, especially when their words seem inconsistent with their actions. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit aids believers in discerning truth from deceit and empowers us to speak with sincerity and love.Verse 24. - He that hateth dissembleth with his lips. This and the next verse form a tetrastich. St. Jerome, Labiis suis intelligitur inimicus. But the verb here used, נכר, bears the meaning "to make one's self unknown," as well as "to make one's self known," and hence "to make one's self unrecognizable" by dress or change of countenance (1 Kings 14:5). This is much more appropriate in the present connection than the other explanation. The man cloaks his hatred with honeyed words. And layeth up deceit within him; meditating all the time treachery in his heart (Jeremiah 9:8). Septuagint, "An enemy weeping promises all things with his lips, but in his heart he contriveth deceits." The tears in this case are hypocritical signs of sorrow, intended to deceive the dupe. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A hateful manשׂוֹנֵ֑א (śō·w·nê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8130: To hate disguises himself יִנָּכֵ֣ר (yin·nā·ḵêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize with his speech, בִּ֭שְׂפָתָיו (biś·p̄ā·ṯāw) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin but he lays up יָשִׁ֥ית (yā·šîṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7896: To put, set deceit מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery in his heart. וּ֝בְקִרְבּ֗וֹ (ū·ḇə·qir·bōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center Links Proverbs 26:24 NIVProverbs 26:24 NLT Proverbs 26:24 ESV Proverbs 26:24 NASB Proverbs 26:24 KJV Proverbs 26:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 26:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:24 French Bible Proverbs 26:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 26:24 A malicious man disguises himself with his (Prov. 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