Proverbs 26:26

“Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.”

"Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation." - Proverbs 26:26
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What does Proverbs 26:26 mean?

Proverbs 26:26 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the whole congregation." This verse from the Book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed to King Solomon…

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The Unmasking of Deceit: A Faithful Walk in Truth

In the heart of Proverbs 26:26 we find a powerful admonition about the nature of human relationships, the dangers of deceit, and the inevitable exposure of wickedness. The verse reads, "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole…

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A Prayer for Transparency and Truth

Heavenly Father, As I come before Your presence today, I pause in reverence for Your unending wisdom and the truth that You embody. Your Word, a guiding light through the darkness, serves as a mirror that reflects not only our virtues but also our flaws. Today, I wish to lift up…

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Proverbs 30:26 - "The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;"
Proverbs 26:18 - "As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,"
Proverbs 26:7 - "The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools."
Proverbs 26:3 - "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:13 - "The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets."
Proverbs 15:26 - "The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words."
Proverbs 16:26 - "He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him."
Proverbs 20:26 - "A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them."
Proverbs 26:1 - "As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool."
Proverbs 26:22 - "The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 22:26 - "Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts."
Proverbs 17:26 - "Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity."
Proverbs 26:28 - "A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin."
Proverbs 4:26 - "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established."
Proverbs 24:26 - "Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer."
Proverbs 26:8 - "As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool."
Proverbs 31:26 - "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."
Proverbs 26:2 - "As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come."
Proverbs 21:26 - "He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not."
Proverbs 10:26 - "As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him."
Proverbs 26:19 - "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?"
Proverbs 26:11 - "As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly."
Proverbs 26:23 - "Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross."
Proverbs 26:24-26 - "Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominable things fill their hearts. Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly."