Proverbs 26:26
New International Version
Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

New Living Translation
While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.

English Standard Version
though his hatred be covered with deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Berean Standard Bible
Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

King James Bible
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

New King James Version
Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

New American Standard Bible
Though his hatred covers itself with deception, His wickedness will be revealed in the assembly.

NASB 1995
Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

NASB 1977
Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

Legacy Standard Bible
Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His evil will be revealed in the assembly.

Amplified Bible
Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit, His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.

Christian Standard Bible
Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his evil will be revealed in the assembly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his evil will be revealed in the assembly.

American Standard Version
Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone will see through those evil plans.

English Revised Version
Though his hatred cover itself with guile, his wickedness shall be openly shewed before the congregation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His hatred is deceitfully hidden, but his wickedness will be revealed to the community.

Good News Translation
He may disguise his hatred, but everyone will see the evil things he does.

International Standard Version
Though malice disguises itself with deception, its evil will be exposed publicly.

Majority Standard Bible
Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

NET Bible
Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.

New Heart English Bible
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Webster's Bible Translation
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the whole congregation.

World English Bible
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Hatred is covered by deceit, "" Its wickedness is revealed in an assembly.

Young's Literal Translation
Hatred is covered by deceit, Revealed is its wickedness in an assembly.

Smith's Literal Translation
Hatred will be covered by deceit, his evil will be revealed in the convocation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that covereth hatred deceitfully, his malice shall be laid open in the public assembly.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever covers hatred with deceit, his malice shall be revealed in the assembly.

New American Bible
Hatred can be concealed by pretense, but malice will be revealed in the assembly.

New Revised Standard Version
though hatred is covered with guile, the enemy’s wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He who conceals hatred in his heart, his wickedness shall be revealed in the congregation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The evil of him that hides hatred in his heart will be revealed in the assembly.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Though his hatred be concealed with deceit, His wickedness shall be revealed before the congregation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He that hides enmity frames deceit: but being easily discerned, exposes his own sins in the public assemblies.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Similitudes and Instructions
25When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. 26Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. 27He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

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.

Luke 12:2-3
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.

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.

Matthew 7:15-20
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ...

Mark 7:6
Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

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 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.

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Psalm 12:2
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.

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.

Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.


Treasury of Scripture

Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.

Genesis 4:8
And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

1 Samuel 18:17,21
And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD'S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him…

2 Samuel 3:27
And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

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Proverbs 26
1. observations about fools
13. about sluggards
17. and about contentious busybodies














Though his hatred
The word "hatred" in Hebrew is "שִׂנְאָה" (sin'ah), which conveys a deep-seated animosity or enmity. In the context of Proverbs, this hatred is not just a fleeting emotion but a persistent and destructive force. The Bible often warns against harboring hatred, as it can lead to sin and separation from God. In a conservative Christian perspective, hatred is seen as contrary to the teachings of Christ, who commands love even for one's enemies (Matthew 5:44). This phrase reminds believers to examine their hearts and root out any hidden animosity that may be concealed from others but is known to God.

is concealed by deception
The Hebrew word for "concealed" is "כָּסָה" (kasah), meaning to cover or hide. "Deception" is translated from "מִרְמָה" (mirmah), which implies deceit or treachery. This phrase highlights the cunning nature of sin, where individuals may hide their true intentions behind a facade of righteousness or friendliness. In the biblical narrative, deception is often associated with the serpent in Genesis, who deceived Eve. The conservative Christian view emphasizes the importance of integrity and transparency, warning that God sees beyond outward appearances and judges the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).

his wickedness
"Wickedness" in Hebrew is "רָעָה" (ra'ah), which denotes evil or moral corruption. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe actions that are contrary to God's will. The Bible consistently contrasts the way of the wicked with the path of the righteous, urging believers to pursue holiness and righteousness. From a conservative standpoint, wickedness is not just an external act but a condition of the heart that must be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

will be exposed
The phrase "will be exposed" comes from the Hebrew "גָּלָה" (galah), meaning to reveal or uncover. This suggests that no matter how well one may hide their true nature, it will eventually be brought to light. The Bible assures that God is a God of justice, who will ultimately reveal all hidden things (Luke 8:17). This serves as both a warning and a comfort to believers, affirming that truth and righteousness will prevail.

in the assembly
The term "assembly" is translated from "בַּקָּהָל" (baqahal), referring to a gathering or congregation. In ancient Israel, the assembly was a place of communal decision-making and worship. This context implies that the exposure of wickedness will occur publicly, within the community of believers. For conservative Christians, this underscores the importance of accountability within the church body. It serves as a reminder that the church is called to be a light in the world, upholding truth and righteousness in all its dealings.

(26) Whose hatred is covered by deceit.--Rather, hatred may cover itself by deceit (but) his wickedness (i.e., of the hater, implied in "hatred") will be displayed in the congregation, i.e., openly, when a suitable opportunity for indulging his hatred occurs.

Verse 26. - Whose hatred is covered by deceit; or, hatred may be concealed by deceit, as was said above (ver. 24). (But) his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation. The hater's real wickedness, at some time or other, in spite of all his efforts to hide it, will be openly displayed. He will show it before some third party and thus it will be divulged. At any rate, this will be the case at the judgment day, when he who hateth his brother shall be shown to be not only a murderer, but a hater of God also (1 John 3:15; 1 John 4:20). Septuagint, "He that hideth enmity prepareth deceit, but he revealeth his own sins, being well known in assemblies."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Though his hatred
שִׂ֭נְאָה (nə·’āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8135: Hating, hatred

is concealed
תִּכַּסֶּ֣ה (tik·kas·seh)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

by deception,
בְּמַשָּׁא֑וֹן (bə·maš·šā·’ō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4860: Guile, dissimulation

his wickedness
רָעָת֣וֹ (rā·‘ā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

will be exposed
תִּגָּלֶ֖ה (tig·gā·leh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

in the assembly.
בְקָהָֽל׃ (ḇə·qā·hāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation


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