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

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

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  1. Proverbs 26:28 Hebrew crushed.

28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.

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16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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  1. Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.

16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

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10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright:
but the just seek his soul.

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10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;
[a]And as for the upright, they seek his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or, But the upright care for his soul

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.(A)

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