Proverbs 26:28
New International Version
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
New Living Translation
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and flattering words cause ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
King James Version
28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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Proverbs 28:23
New International Version
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)
Proverbs 28:23
New Living Translation
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
Proverbs 28:23
King James Version
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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Proverbs 29:5
New International Version
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(A)
Proverbs 29:5
New Living Translation
5 To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
Proverbs 29:5
King James Version
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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