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

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28 A tongue of deceit hates its victim,
    and a flattering mouth makes ruin.

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16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is[a] a cruel oppressor,
    but those who hate unjust gain will have long[b] days.

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  1. Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew “and”
  2. Proverbs 28:16 Or “prolong”

10 Bloodthirsty men (A)hate one who is blameless
    and seek the life of the upright.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul

10 Men of blood hate the blameless,
    and they seek the life of the upright.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or “soul,” or “inner self”