Add parallel Print Page Options

28 A lying tongue hates [a]those it crushes,
And a (A)flattering mouth works ruin.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones

28 A lying tongue hates [a]those it crushes,
And a (A)flattering mouth works ruin.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones

16 A (A)leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,
But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.

Read full chapter

16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Read full chapter

10 Men of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright seek the well-being of his soul.

Read full chapter

10 People of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright [a]are concerned for his life.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul