Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hateth the afflicted: and a flattering mouth worketh mischiefe.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
In Context
27Who so diggeth vp a pit, shal fall therin: and he that rolleth vp a stone, it wyl returne vpon hym.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:16That thou mayest be deliuered also from the straunge woman, and from her that is not thine owne, which geueth sweete wordes,
Proverbs 7:5That they may kepe thee from the straunge woman, and from the forraine woman which geueth sweete wordes.
Proverbs 29:5Who so flattereth his neighbour, layeth a net for his feete.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:28
27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. See here, 1. What pains men take to do mischief to others. As they put a force upon themselves by concealing their design with a profession of friendship, so they put themselves to a great deal of labour to bring it about; it is digging a pit, it is rolling a stone, hard work, and yet men will not stick at it to gratify their passion and revenge. 2. What preparation they hereby make of mischief to themselves. Their… Read the whole commentary →