28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

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16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)

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10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,(A)
but the upright care about him.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright

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