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Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 26:28 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

    ASV

  • A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.

    BBE

  • A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

    DBY

  • A lying tongue hates those it hurts; And a flattering mouth works ruin.

    WEB

  • A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!

    YLT

  • A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.

    ENG

  • A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

    WBT

  • A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

    BSB

In context

26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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