Proverbs 26:28
King James Version (KJV)
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
In context
26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 26:28 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- WEB World English Bible
- A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!
- DBY Darby Translation
- A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.