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 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.
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.
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.
In Luke 11:39, Jesus rebukes Pharisees for clean outsides but wicked insides — mirroring the proverb's contrast between gracious speech and evil heart.
In Romans 12:9, Paul commands genuine love without hypocrisy — directly opposing the deceptive graciousness warned against here.
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.