Proverbs 26:24
English Standard Version
24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips
and harbors deceit in his heart;
Proverbs 26:24
Common English Bible
24 Hateful people mislead with their lips,
keeping their deception within.
Proverbs 26:28
English Standard Version
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
Common English Bible
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes;
a flattering mouth causes destruction.
Proverbs 28:13
English Standard Version
13 Whoever (A)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
but he who (B)confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
Common English Bible
13 Those who hide their sins won’t succeed,
but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.
Proverbs 30:5-8
English Standard Version
5 (A)Every word of God proves true;
he is (B)a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 (C)Do not add to his words,
lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
7 Two things I ask of you;
deny them not to me (D)before I die:
8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying;
give me neither poverty nor riches;
feed me with the food that is (E)needful for me,
Proverbs 30:5-8
Common English Bible
5 All God’s words are tried and true;
a shield for those who take refuge in him.
6 Don’t add to his words,
or he will correct you and show you to be a liar.
7 Two things I ask of you;
don’t keep them from me before I die:
8 Fraud and lies—
keep far from me!
Don’t give me either poverty or wealth;
give me just the food I need.
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