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28 ·Liars [L Lying tongues] hate the people they ·hurt [crush],
and ·false praise [L a flattering tongue] can ruin others.

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28 A lying tongue hates [a]those it crushes,
And a (A)flattering mouth works ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones

16 A ·ruler [prince] without ·wisdom [understanding] will be cruel,
but the one who ·refuses to take [hates] ·dishonest money [unjust gain/profit] will ·rule [or live] a long time.

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16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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10 Murderers hate an ·honest [innocent; blameless] person
and ·try to kill [L seek the life of] ·those who do right [the virtuous].

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10 People of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright [a]are concerned for his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul