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26 
Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit,
His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.
27 
Whoever digs a pit [for another man’s feet] will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone [up a hill to do mischief], it will come back on him.(A)
28 
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.

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26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
    but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit(A) will fall into it;(B)
    if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.(C)
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(D) works ruin.

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