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A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, But he harbors evil in his heart.
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Deceptive Words, Hidden Hate
Commentators explain that this verse describes a person who harbors hatred. Such a person will often use friendly or smooth speech as a mask to hide their true, deceitful intentions, waiting for an opportune moment to reveal their malice.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that hates dissembles with his lips He that bears a grudge in his mind, and retains hatred in his heart against a…
Presbyterian
Always distrust when someone speaks smoothly unless you know them well. Satan, in his temptations, speaks smoothly, as he did to Eve; but it is mad…
