25 When [a]he (A)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Though his hatred (B)covers itself with guile,
His wickedness will be (C)revealed before the assembly.
27 He who (D)digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious

25 Though their speech is charming,(A) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.(B)
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
    but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit(C) will fall into it;(D)
    if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.(E)

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