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A lying tongue hates those it hurts; And a flattering mouth works ruin.
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The Psychology of a Liar
Commentators explain a fascinating psychological truth in this verse: a liar hates the person they have hurt. This is because the victim becomes a constant, living reminder of the liar's own sin and guilt. One scholar connects this to the 'carnal mind' being at enmity with God, as it hates being reminded of His rejected love.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The lying tongue hates its victims.
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A lying tongue hates [those that are] afflicted by it That is, a man of a lying tongue, that is given to lying, hate…
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There are two sorts of lies equally detestable. A slandering lie, its mischief everybody sees. A flattering lie, which secretly causes ruin. A wise…
