World English Bible
Proverbs 26:23
“Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 26
21
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
22
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
23
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
24
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
25
When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.