The hearts of wicked people produce foul and shameful fruits, and their words and deeds spread a stench through society. It may not be their intention to do so, for wickedness is often disguised as respectability, but the truth will always become clear.
The righteous hate falsehood and seek to destroy it at its root, namely, in their own hearts. A sweet fragrance is spread by those who fight the flesh and nurture the fruit of the Spirit.
5 The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.