Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
In context
25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. 26 Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them. 28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 26:28 in the ESV
A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.