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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and flattering words cause 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 with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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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 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,
    but the upright seek to help them.[a]

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  1. 29:10 Or The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, / and they seek to kill the upright; Hebrew reads The bloodthirsty hate blameless people; / as for the upright, they seek their life.

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”