King James Version
Proverbs 26:24 in the King James Version says “He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth: or, is known” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth: or, is known”
Proverbs 26:24 · KJV
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. innermost: Heb. chambers
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth: or, is known
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. speaketh: Heb. maketh his voice gracious
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. by: or, in secret
KJV Study — Public Domain
“with his lips”
H8193the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
“dissembleth”
H5234properly, to scrutinize, i.e., look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (
“within”
H7130properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
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