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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts;
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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

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16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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

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10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
    and they seek the life of the upright.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Lit. soul or life