Matthew Henry · Verse 28
There are two sorts of lies equally detestable. A slandering lie, the mischief of this every body sees. A flattering lie, which secretly works ruin. A wise man will be more afraid of a flatterer than of a slanderer.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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WEBBE
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
BSB
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
KJV
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
ASV
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
BBE
A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.
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