GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
23 [Like] a clay pot covered with cheap silver, [so] is smooth talk that covers up an evil heart.
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Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
24 Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech, but inside he holds on to deceit.
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Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.
25 When he talks charmingly, do not trust him because of the seven disgusting things in his heart.
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Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
26 His hatred is deceitfully hidden, but his wickedness will be revealed to the community.
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Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
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