24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.

Other Translations of Proverbs 26:24

King James Version

24 He that hateth dissembleth dissembleth: or, is known with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

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.

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.