Proverbs 26:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 26:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 26:28 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 26:28 — KJV
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”
— Proverbs 26:28 (KJV)
Proverbs 26:28 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:28
“For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. of the deceitful: Heb. of deceit are opened: Heb. have opened themselves”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:28: lying, tongue, mouth
“And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:28: lying, mouth
“If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. and...: or, wilt thou cease to help him? or, and wouldest cease to leave thy business for him: thou shalt surely leave it to join with him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:28: lying, hateth
“Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:28: those, mouth
“And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:28: lying, mouth
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