Proverbs 26:25

Modern

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Traditional

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

Literal

When his voice is favorable, you should not trust in him, for seven abominations are in his heart.

Latin

Quando submiserit vocem suam, ne credideris ei, quoniam septem nequitiæ sunt in corde illius.

Hebrew

English

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

People sometimes hide bad intentions with flattery. Eventually, the true hatred of those who speak smoothly will be revealed.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 6:16–19
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
Jeremiah 12:6
Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you.
Psalm 28:3
Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.
Jeremiah 9:2–8
If only I had a traveler’s lodge in the wilderness, I would abandon my people and depart from them, for they are all adulterers, a crowd of faithless people.
Psalm 12:2
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
Matthew 24:23
At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.