Proverbs 26:25

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things the Lord hates—likely the specific 'seven abominations' referenced here.

In Proverbs 29:5, flattery is a net for the neighbor — directly paralleling the danger of gracious words that hide harm.

Psalm 28:3 Parallel

Psalm 28:3 describes hypocrites who speak peace but harbor evil—a direct parallel to the seven abominations in the heart.

Jeremiah 9:2-8 expands on neighbors speaking peace while plotting treachery—a vivid illustration of the deceitful speech warned against.

Jeremiah 12:6 explicitly says 'do not believe them, though they speak friendly words'—nearly identical to the warning here.

In 1 Samuel 26:25, Saul speaks graciously to David while still harboring murderous intent — a perfect example of the warning here.

In 2 Samuel 15:5, Absalom's friendly gestures and kisses mask his rebellion — echoing the proverb's warning about deceptive kindness.

Psalm 41:6 Parallel

In Psalm 41:6, a visitor speaks empty words while gathering iniquity — directly illustrating the proverb's warning about gracious speech hiding evil.

In Jeremiah 9:4, everyone deceives and slanders — a broader warning about deceptive speech that aligns with the proverb.

Matthew 2:8 Parallel

In Matthew 2:8, Herod pretends to want to worship Jesus while plotting to kill him — a classic case of gracious words with evil intent.

Luke 11:39 Parallel

In Luke 11:39, Jesus rebukes Pharisees for clean outsides but wicked insides — mirroring the proverb's contrast between gracious speech and evil heart.

Romans 12:9 Contrast

In Romans 12:9, Paul commands genuine love without hypocrisy — directly opposing the deceptive graciousness warned against here.

Micah 7:5 Parallel

Micah 7:5 warns against trusting even close associates—a general parallel to the caution about gracious words from a wicked heart.

Ephesians 4:31 commands putting away deceitful speech and malice, echoing the proverb's warning against trusting fair words from a wicked heart.