Proverbs 26:24
Other Translations of Proverbs 26:24
New International Version
24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.
English Standard Version
24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart;
The Message
24 Your enemy shakes hands and greets you like an old friend, all the while conniving against you.
New King James Version
24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself;
New Living Translation
24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they're deceiving you.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:24
Commentary on Proverbs 26:24-26
(Read Proverbs 26:24-26)
Always distrust when a man speaks fair unless you know him well. Satan, in his temptations, speaks fair, as he did to Eve; but it is madness to give credit to him.