Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:27
<< Proverbs 16:26 Proverbs 16:28 >> American Standard Version
A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.Amplified® Bible
A worthless man devises {and} digs up mischief, and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.Contemporary English Version
Worthless people plan trouble. Even their words burn like a flaming fire.Darby English Version
A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.Good News Bible
Evil people look for ways to harm others; even their words burn with evil.King James Version
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.New American Standard Bible
A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.New International Version
A scoundrel plots evil,
and his speech 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.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A worthless man digs up evil,While his words resemble a scorching fire.Revised Standard Version
A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.Young's Literal Translation
A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.
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