Proverbs 26:28 meaning and explanation

A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

Proverbs 26:28, Berean Standard Bible

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This closing verse of the chapter gathers up the warnings about deceit that run through the whole passage. The speaker is a wisdom teacher, and the observation is a general truth about how words work.

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