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

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The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(A)
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(B)

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23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor(A)
than one who flatters[a] with his tongue.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:23 Lit is smooth

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