28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

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

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A man who flatters[a] his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:5 Lit is smooth on

Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

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