Proverbs 16:27

Proverbs 16:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27A scoundrel plots evil,

and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.

27A worthless person digs up evil,

While 16:27 Lit on his lipshis words are like scorching fire.

27A worthless man digs up evil,

While his words are like scorching fire.

27A worthless man devises and digs up evil,

And the words on his lips are like a scorching fire.

27A worthless man digs up evil,

and his speech16:27 Or and what is on his lips is like a scorching fire.

27A worthless person plans to do evil things.

Their words are like a burning fire.