Add parallel Print Page Options

22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.
23 Like the glaze[a] covering an earthen vessel
    are smooth[b] lips with an evil heart.
24 He who hates, dissembles with his lips
    and harbors deceit in his heart;

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:23 Cn: Heb silver of dross
  2. Proverbs 26:23 Gk: Heb burning

Bible Gateway Recommends

Harmony of the Gospels.
Harmony of the Gospels.
Retail: $29.00
Our Price: $23.49
Save: $5.51 (19%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, black
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $17.00 (34%)
RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2, Bonded Leather, Burgundy
RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2, Bonded Leather, Burgundy
Retail: $49.95
Our Price: $44.96
Save: $4.99 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars