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Saying / Proverb★★★

Fair words are only a cloak for foul actions.

The point

Pleasant words often mask sinful intentions and are merely a cloak for foul actions.

Scripture
Proverbs 26:24-26Matthew 23:25-28
Audience
Adults
Tone
Cautionary · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 9 words
Subjects
TruthFlatteryHonestyDeceitHypocrisy

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