Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
In context
25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart; 26 though his hatred be covered with deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling. 28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 26:28 in the KJV
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 26:28 in the NIV
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.