Nehr · Proverbs 26

Proverbs 26:23

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

Proverbs 26:23, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Like silver dross on an earthen vessel Are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Silver of dross spread over potsherd, <FI>Are<Fi> burning lips and an evil heart.

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