Proverbs 16:27

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:27

BSB
A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
AKJV
An ungodly man digs up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
CPDV
The impious man digs up evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.
ERV
A worthless man deviseth mischief: and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
NHEB
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
SMT
A man of Belial dug up evil, and upon his lips, as a burning fire.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:27
Summary
Wicked person generates harm and destruction
Event
Ungodly person spreads harm
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom