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

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28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

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16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)

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10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
    and they seek the life of the upright.(A)

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10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,(A)
but the upright care about him.[a]

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  1. 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright