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An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
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American Standard Version
A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
Christian Standard Bible
A worthless person digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
English Standard Version
A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
New American Standard Bible
A worthless person digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
New International Version
A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
New King James Version
An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.
New Living Translation
Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze.
World English Bible
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.