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

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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth works 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 cruel oppressor;
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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

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Footnotes

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

10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless,
    and the wicked[a] seek his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Cn: Heb upright