Proverbs 26:26
26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Other Translations of Proverbs 26:26
New International Version
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
English Standard Version
26 though his hatred be covered with deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
The Message
26 No matter how cunningly he conceals his malice, eventually his evil will be exposed in public.
New King James Version
26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
New Living Translation
26 While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:26
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.