Proverbs 16:27
“An vngodly man diggeth vp euill: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.”
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Proverbs 16:27 Context
25There is a way that seemeth right vnto a man; but the end thereof are the wayes of death. 26Hee that laboureth, laboureth for himselfe; for his mouth craueth it of him. 27An vngodly man diggeth vp euill: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 28A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends. 29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire.
- King James Version
A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A good-for-nothing man is a designer of evil, and in his lips there is a burning fire.
- Basic English Bible
A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.
- Darby Bible
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
- Webster's Bible
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
- World English Bible
A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.
- Youngs Literal Bible
An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:27
16:27 Diggeth up - Prosecutes his evil designs with great industry. His lips - His tongue is set on fire of hell.