Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
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Cross references
- John 8:44–46 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?
- Luke 20:20–21 So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
- Proverbs 6:24 to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.