Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 26:28
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 26:28 Context
25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. 27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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Other Translations
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruine.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.
- Basic English Bible
A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Darby Bible
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Webster's Bible
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
- World English Bible
A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!
- Youngs Literal Bible
A lying tongue hateth those that are crushed by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.
- Basic English Bible
A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Darby Bible
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Webster's Bible
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
- World English Bible
A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!
- Youngs Literal Bible
A lying tongue hateth those that are crushed by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:28
26:26 Deceit - With false professions of love.
26:27 Rolleth - Up the hill with design to do mischief to some person.