Proverbs 26:28

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

Proverbs 26:28 in Other Translations

KJV
28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
ESV
28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
NLT
28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattering words cause ruin.
MSG
28 Liars hate their victims; flatterers sabotage trust.
CSB
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

Proverbs 26:28 In-Context

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.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Psalms 12:3; Proverbs 29:5
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