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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The lying tongue hates its victims.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it—as their remembrance calls up his own wickedness to the mind of the offender. This is…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A lying tongue hates [those that are] afflicted by it
That is, a man of a lying tongue, that is given to lying, hate…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There are two sorts of lies equally detestable. A slandering lie, its mischief everybody sees. A flattering lie, which secretly causes ruin. A wise…

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