16These people are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.
16These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; 1:16 Lit their mouth speaksthey speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage.
16These people are [habitual] murmurers, griping and complaining, following after their own desires [controlled by passion]; they speak arrogantly, [pretending admiration and] flattering people to gain an advantage.
16These people complain and find fault with others. They follow their own evil desires. They brag about themselves. They praise others to get what they want.