Proverbs 26:23-28
Warm words that come from an evil heart
are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.
Enemies use their words as a mask.
They hide their evil plans in their hearts.
Even though what they say can be charming, don’t believe them.
That’s because seven things God hates fill that person’s heart.
Their hatred can be hidden by lies.
But their evil plans will be shown to everyone.
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it.
If someone rolls a big stone, it will roll back on them.
A tongue that tells lies hates the people it hurts.
And words that seem to praise you destroy you.
Proverbs 27:1-4
Don’t brag about tomorrow.
You don’t know what a day will bring.
Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth.
Let an outsider praise you, and not your own lips.
Stones are heavy, and sand weighs a lot.
But letting a foolish person make you angry is a heavier load than both of them.
Anger is mean, and great anger overpowers you.
But who can face jealousy?
