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| 23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. | 23 Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. |
| 24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. | 24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit. |
| 25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. | 25 Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. |
| 26 Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. | 26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. |
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