Proverbs 26:25
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
Whenכִּֽי־
(ki-)
3588: that, for, whena prim. conjunction
he speaksקֹ֭ולֹו
(ko·v·lov)
6963: sound, voicefrom an unused word
graciously,יְחַנֵּ֣ן
(ye·chan·nen)
2603a: to show favor, be graciousa prim. root
do not believeתַּֽאֲמֶן־
(ta·'a·men-)
539: to confirm, supporta prim. root
him, For there are sevenשֶׁ֖בַע
(she·va)
7651: sevena prim. card. number
abominationsתֹּועֵבֹ֣ות
(to·v·'e·vo·vt)
8441: abominationfrom an unused word
in his heart.בְּלִבֹּֽו׃
(be·lib·bov.)
3820: inner man, mind, will, heartfrom the same as lebab


















KJV Lexicon
When he speaketh
qowl  (kole)
from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound
fair
chanan  (khaw-nan')
to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
believe
'aman  (aw-man')
to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain
him not for there are seven
sheba`  (sheh'-bah)
a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
abominations
tow`ebah  (to-ay-baw')
something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol -- abominable (custom, thing), abomination.
in his heart
leb  (labe)
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.

International Standard Version
Though he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven detestable things in his heart.

NET Bible
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And if he makes his voice gentle, do not believe him, because seven evils are within him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he talks charmingly, do not trust him because of the seven disgusting things in his heart.

King James 2000 Bible
When he speaks graciously, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
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