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

28 A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath [a]wounded;
And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 26:28 Hebrew crushed.

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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16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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  1. Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.

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

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;
[a]And as for the upright, they seek his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or, But the upright care for his soul