Proverbs 26:23
World English Bible (WEB)
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
In context
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
25 When his speech is charming, don’t believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:23 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
- KJV King James Version
- Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Silver of dross spread over potsherd, [Are] burning lips and an evil heart.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are [as] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.