Proverbs 26:23

Proverbs 26:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware

are fervent26:23 Hebrew; Septuagint smooth lips with an evil heart.

23 Like an earthenware vessel overlaid with silver 26:23 Lit drossimpurities

Are burning lips and a wicked heart.

23 Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross

Are burning lips and a wicked heart.

23Like a [common] clay vessel covered with the silver dross [making it appear silver when it has no real value]

Are burning lips [murmuring manipulative words] and a wicked heart.

23Like glaze covering an earthen vessel

are burning26:23 Hebrew; LXX smooth lips and a wicked heart.

23Warm words that come from an evil heart

are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.