²⁴ A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, But he harbors evil in his heart.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

⁶ If he comes to see me, he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad, he tells it.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹ A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.