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Proverbs 26:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
International Standard Version
Proverbs 26:28
International Standard Version
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 28:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)
Proverbs 28:16
International Standard Version
Proverbs 28:16
International Standard Version
16 A Commander-in-Chief[a] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days
Proverbs 29:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright
Proverbs 29:10
International Standard Version
Proverbs 29:10
International Standard Version
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person,
but the upright show concern for his life.
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