Proverbs 26:24-26

Here is an evil man who speaks clever words. And some people think that his words are wonderful. They do not realise that his plans are evil. They do not know his evil ideas. And if they trust him, they will suffer.

Soon everyone will know the man’s evil scheme. And a judge will punish that man.

v27 One man digs a hole (because he wants to hurt someone else). But that man will fall into his own hole.

Another man rolls a stone. But that stone will roll back over him.

v28 A man who lies hurts other people. He hates them.

Another man pretends that someone else is great. He causes trouble.