24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,

but in their hearts they harbor deceit.

25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them,

for seven abominations fill their hearts.

24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips

and harbors deceit in his heart;

25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not,

for there are seven abominations in his heart;

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips,

And layeth up deceit within him;

25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not:

For there are seven abominations in his heart.

24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,

but they’re deceiving you.

25 They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.

Their hearts are full of many evils.

24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips,

And lays up deceit within himself;

25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him,

For there are seven abominations in his heart;

24 Those who hate you may try to fool you with their words,

but in their minds they are planning evil.

25 People’s words may be kind, but don’t believe them,

because their minds are full of evil thoughts.

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips;

But he layeth up deceit within him:

25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not;

For there are seven abominations in his heart:

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him: 25 when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.

24 Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech, 

but inside he holds on to deceit. 

25 When he talks charmingly, do not trust him 

because of the seven disgusting things in his heart. 

24 A hateful person disguises himself with his speech

and harbors deceit within.

25 When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,

for there are seven abominations in his heart.

24 On his lips, an enemy will pretend,

but inside he will harbor deceit.

25 When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him,

for seven abominations are in his heart.

24 Someone who wants to hurt you uses his words to hide his hatred.

But his heart is full of lies that cover up his evil plans.

25 What a person says can be charming. But don’t believe him.

Seven things that God hates can fill that person’s heart.

24 He who hates disguises it with his lips,

But he lays up deceit in his heart.

25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him,

For there are seven abominations in his heart.