American Standard Version
"A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin. "
— Proverbs 26:28, American Standard Version
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. ”
“A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.”
“A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.”
“A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin. ”
“A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.”
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. ”
When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
Though hishatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.