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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts;
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.(A)

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

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16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

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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 a man of integrity;
    and they seek the life of the upright.

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10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
    and they seek the life of the upright.(A)

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

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