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A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattering words cause ruin.
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American Standard Version
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Christian Standard Bible
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
English Standard Version
A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
King James Version
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
New American Standard Bible
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
New International Version
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
New King James Version
A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
World English Bible
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.