Proverbs 26:23-28, Proverbs 27:1-4 NIVUK

Proverbs 26:23-28

Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware

are fervent26:23 Hebrew; Septuagint smooth lips with an evil heart.

Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,

but in their hearts they harbour deceit.

Though their speech is charming, do not believe them,

for seven abominations fill their hearts.

Their malice may be concealed by deception,

but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it;

if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.

A lying tongue hates those it hurts,

and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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Proverbs 27:1-4

Do not boast about tomorrow,

for you do not know what a day may bring.

Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth;

an outsider, and not your own lips.

Stone is heavy and sand a burden,

but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,

but who can stand before jealousy?

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