King James Version
What Does Proverbs 26:25 Mean?
“When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. speaketh: Heb. maketh his voice gracious”
Context
23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth: or, is known
25
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. speaketh: Heb. maketh his voice gracious
26
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. by: or, in secret
27
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(25) **Seven abominations.—**See above on Proverbs 26:16, and comp. “seven spirits” (Matthew 12:45) and “seven devils” (Mark 16:9).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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