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Proverbs 16:27

King James Version

27 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.