¹⁰ Like an archer who wounds everybody
    is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.^[a]

²⁴ An enemy dissembles in speaking
    while harboring deceit within;^(A)
25 when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it,
    for there are seven abominations concealed within;^(B)
26 though hatred is covered with guile,
    the enemy’s wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.^(C)
27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
    and a stone will come back on the one who starts it rolling.^(D)
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.^(E)

⁶ Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
    but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

⁵ Whoever flatters a neighbor
    is spreading a net for the neighbor’s feet.