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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and flattering words cause ruin.

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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.

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23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
    far more than flattery.

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23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
    rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)

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To flatter friends
    is to lay a trap for their feet.

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Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

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