28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
16 A leader who lacks understandingis very oppressive,but one who hates dishonest profitprolongs his life.(A)
10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,(A)but the upright care about him.[a]
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