Holy Scripture
Proverbs 26:24
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“If one of the brothers who agreed upon a common pact shall suddenly on one occasion only fall into altercation with another, he may, according to the gospel, ask and receive forgiveness. But if he refuses to mend his ways, and if the one against whom a wrong has been done has not succeeded in changing the other's pres…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
24A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, But in his heart he contrives deceit.
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22The words of cunning knaves are soft; But they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.
23Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: Smooth lips cover a grievous heart.
— Proverbs 26:24 —
25Though thine enemy entreat thee with a loud voice, consent not: For there are seven abominations in his heart.
26He that hides enmity frames deceit: but being easily discerned, Exposes his own sins in the public assemblies.