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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and flattering words cause ruin.

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28 Flattery is a form of hatred and wounds cruelly.

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23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
    far more than flattery.

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23 In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.

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To flatter friends
    is to lay a trap for their feet.

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5-6 Flattery is a trap; evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.

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