Job 20:12

Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 20:12

BSB

Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue,

AKJV

Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;

CPDV

For, when evil will be sweet in his mouth, he will hide it under his tongue.

ERV

Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;

NHEB

"Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,

SMT

If evil shall be sweet in his mouth he will cover it under his tongue;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 20:12

ThoughwickednessH7451besweetH4985VerbinhismouthH6310Noun MasculinethoughhehideH3582VerbitunderhistongueH3956Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 20:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 20:12

Summary

Evil tastes pleasant yet deceptive

Event

Evil concealed in mouth

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC