Catholic Public Domain Version
"In the same manner as an earthen vessel, if it were adorned with impure silver, conceited lips are allied with a wicked heart. "
— Proverbs 26:23, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.”
“ Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. ”
“Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.”
“Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.”
“Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthern vessel adorned with silver dross.”
“Smooth lips and an evil heart are like a vessel of earth plated with silver waste.”
“Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.”
When the wood fails, the fire will be extinguished. And when the gossiper is taken away, conflicts will be quelled.
Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels.
The words of a whisperer seem simple, but they penetrate to the innermost parts of the self.
In the same manner as an earthen vessel, if it were adorned with impure silver, conceited lips are allied with a wicked heart.
An enemy is known by his lips, though it is from his heart that he draws out deceit.
When he will have lowered his voice, do not believe him, for there are seven vices in his heart.
Whoever covers hatred with deceit, his malice shall be revealed in the assembly.