Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

World English Bible (WEB)

A lying tongue hates those it hurts; And a flattering mouth works ruin.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!