Proverbs 26:28
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- 61 Heb “the tongue of deception.” The subject matter of this proverb is deceptive speech. The “tongue of deception” (using a metonymy of cause with an attributive genitive) means that what is said is false. Likewise the “smooth mouth” means that what is said is smooth, flattering.
- 62 The verse makes it clear that only pain and ruin can come from deception. The statement that the lying tongue “hates those crushed by it” suggests that the sentiments of hatred help the deceiver justify what he says about people. The ruin that he brings is probably on other people, but it could also be taken to include his own ruin.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A lying tongue hates its victims,
and flattering words cause ruin.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A tongue of deceit hates its victim,
and a flattering mouth makes ruin.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it;
And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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