Old Testament · VERSE 23

Proverbs 26:23

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Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

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Proverbs 26:23 in context

Proverbs 26:21

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 26:22

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 26:23SELECTED VERSE

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

Proverbs 26:24

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

Proverbs 26:25

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

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