Proverbs 26:23-28
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;26.24 dissembleth: or, is known When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.26.25 speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.26.26 by…: or, in secret Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 27:1-4
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.27.1 to…: Heb. to morrow day Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.27.3 heavy: Heb. heaviness Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?27.4 Wrath…: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing27.4 envy: or, jealousy?
