Proverbs 26:28

Modern English Version

²⁸A lying tongue hates those who are afflicted by it,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs 26:28

New King James Version

²⁸A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works ^(A)ruin.

¹⁶The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

¹⁶A ruler who lacks understanding is a great ^(A)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate the upright,
but the just seek his soul.

¹⁰^(A)The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his ^[a]well-being.

Modern English Version (MEV)

New King James Version (NKJV)