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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 its victims,
    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 Commander-in-Chief[a] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
    but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
  2. Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days

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

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10 Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person,
    but the upright show concern for his life.

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