²⁸ A lying tongue hates ^[a]those it crushes,
And a ^(A)flattering mouth works ruin.

¹⁶ A ^(A)leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,
But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.

¹⁰ Men of ^(A)bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright seek the well-being of his soul.