Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Proverbs 26:23 belongs to the writings of Solomon found in the last fifteen chapters of Proverbs. It stands in the section beginning with chapter 25, comprising chapters 25 to 29, which was copied out of the many writings of Solomon by men acting for and appointed by Hezekiah. He wrote three thousand proverbs, and the greater part of Proverbs was written about the year one thousand and later.
Burning lips are fervent or flattering speech. When joined to a wicked heart, such speech is like cheap pottery covered with a thin layer of silver dross. The attractive outward appearance conceals a corrupt substance within.
Proverbs 26:23 belongs to the writings of Solomon found in the last fifteen chapters of Proverbs. It stands in the section beginning with chapter 25, comprising chapters 25 to 29, which was copied out of the many writings of Solomon by men acting for and appointed by Hezekiah. He wrote three thousand proverbs, and the greater part of Proverbs was written about the year one thousand and later.
Burning lips are fervent or flattering speech. When joined to a wicked heart, such speech is like cheap pottery covered with a thin layer of silver dross. The attractive outward appearance conceals a corrupt substance within.