When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
When he speaks fair, pleasant, flattering, and smooth words, he is not to be believed if his heart is evil and corrupt. Such fair speech conceals hatred and deceit kept within, so outwardly pleasing words and apparent kindness can hide deep evil and wickedness in the heart. The hidden evil is described as seven abominations in the heart, meaning the heart is full of evil. In particular, a slanderer may speak sweetly with smooth, loving words while hiding a wicked purpose and harm in the heart. Habitual and practiced deception destroys trust, so a deceiver loses the trust of others and may not be believed even when telling the truth. The verse is one of Scripture's examples of the number seven.
When he speaks fair, pleasant, flattering, and smooth words, he is not to be believed if his heart is evil and corrupt. Such fair speech conceals hatred and deceit kept within, so outwardly pleasing words and apparent kindness can hide deep evil and wickedness in the heart.
The hidden evil is described as seven abominations in the heart, meaning the heart is full of evil. In particular, a slanderer may speak sweetly with smooth, loving words while hiding a wicked purpose and harm in the heart.
Habitual and practiced deception destroys trust, so a deceiver loses the trust of others and may not be believed even when telling the truth. The verse is one of Scripture's examples of the number seven.