Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 26:28
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Berean Standard Bible
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
King James Version
A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
World English Bible
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
American Standard Version
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 26
26 Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
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