28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.[a]
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
5 A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.[a]
by Public Domain. The name "World English Bible" is trademarked.
Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LLC.
