Proverbs 26:26
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Though his hate is covered with deceit, his sin will be seen openly before the meeting of the people.
Webster's Revision
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the whole congregation.
World English Bible
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Though his hatred cover itself with guile, his wickedness shall be openly shewed before the congregation.
Barnes's Proverbs 26:26 Bible Commentary
Better, "Hatred is covered by deceit, but in the midst of the congregation his wickedness will be made manifest," i. e., then, in the time of need, the feigned friendship will pass into open enmity.
Wesley's Proverbs 26:26 Bible Commentary
26:26 Deceit - With false professions of love.
