28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
23 Whoever (A)rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than (B)he who flatters with his tongue.
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.[a]
5 (A)A man who flatters his neighbor spreads (B)a net for his feet.
5 A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.[a]
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