28A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.


In Context

25 when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.

26 Though his hatred is covered by dissimulation, his wickedness shall be made manifest in the congregation.

27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

28 A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

Proverbs 26:28 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:28A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:28A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.