Proverbs Chapter 26 verse 25 Holy Bible

ASV Proverbs 26:25

When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
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BBE Proverbs 26:25

When he says fair words, have no belief in him; for in his heart are seven evils:
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DARBY Proverbs 26:25

when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
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KJV Proverbs 26:25

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
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WBT Proverbs 26:25


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WEB Proverbs 26:25

When his speech is charming, don't believe him; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
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YLT Proverbs 26:25

When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations `are' in his heart.
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 25. - When he speaketh fair, believe him not. When he lowers his voice to a winning, agreeable tone, put no trust in him. Septuagint, "If thine enemy entreat thee with a loud voice, be not persuaded." For there are seven abominations in his heart. His heart is filled with a host of evil thoughts (see on ver. 16), as if seven devils had entered in and dwelt there (Matthew 12:45; Mark 16:9). Ecclus. 12:10, etc. "Never trust thine enemy; for like as iron rusteth, so is his wickedness. Though he humble himself, and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him." Plato's verdict concerning hypocrisy is often quoted, Ἐσχάτη ἀδικία δοκεῖν δίκαιον εϊναι μὴ ὄντα "It is the very worst form of injustice to appear to be just without being so in reality" ('De Rep.,' 2, p. 361, A). With this Cicero agrees ('De Offic.,' 1:13), "Totius injustitiae nulla capitalior est quam eorum, qui tum cum maxime fallunt id agunt ut viri boni esse videantur."

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(25) Seven abominations.--See above on Proverbs 26:16, and comp. "seven spirits" (Matthew 12:45) and "seven devils" (Mark 16:9).