Proverbs 26:23

English Standard Version

23 Like the glaze[1] covering an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart. (Pr 25:4; Mt 23:27; Lu 11:39)

New International Version

23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent[1] lips with an evil heart.

New International Reader’s Version

23 Warm words that come from an evil heart are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.

King James Version

23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.