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10 
Like a [careless] archer who [shoots arrows wildly and] wounds everyone,
So is he who hires a fool or those who [by chance just] pass by.

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24 
He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
25 
When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are in his heart.
26 
Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit,
His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.
27 
Whoever digs a pit [for another man’s feet] will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone [up a hill to do mischief], it will come back on him.(A)
28 
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.

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Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].

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A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.

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