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Proverbs 26:23 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 26:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.”
Proverbs 26:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:23
Fervent lips with an evil heart are like silver dross covering an earthen vessel. The Hebrew 'dalaq' (burning/fervent) and 'keseph siygim' (silver dross) creates imagery of fraudulent covering. Silver-covered pottery appears valuable but isn't. Smooth speech covering evil heart is similarly fraudulent - appearing genuine while being worthless. This warns against trusting eloquence without evaluating character. Proverbs 26:24-25 expand this: 'He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:23
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“behold”
“Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.,And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.,,,,,,,,”
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips”
“and material comes out for the refiner;”
“and they sit before you as my people”
“Is it well with you”