Proverbs 26

21  `As' coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

22  The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

23  Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are `like' an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

24  He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

25  When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

26  Though `his' hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

27  Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

28  A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.


28 - Verses in Proverbs 26

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