Proverbs 26:28

New International Version

²⁸A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
and a flattering mouth^(A) works ruin.

Proverbs 26:28

World English Bible

²⁸A lying tongue hates those it hurts;
and a flattering mouth works ruin.

¹⁶A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

¹⁶A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.^(A)

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.

New International Version (NIV)