King James Bible
KJVA lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 26:28 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. | |
World English BibleWEB | A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin. |