Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
When he speaketh fair, believe him not,.... Gives good words, flatters with his lips, pretends great kindness and favour, expresses himself in a very gracious and amiable manner, in order to gain…
There is cause to complain, not only of the want of sincerity in men's profession of friendship, and that they do not love so well as they pretend nor will serve their friends so much as they promise,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
and But he layeth up&c. (R.V.) gives the sense more forcibly. Comp. 2Sa 3:27.
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