Proverbs 16:27-29

Darby Translation

²⁷A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

²⁹A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

Proverbs 16:27-29

New International Version

²⁷A scoundrel^(A) plots evil,
and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.^(B)

²⁸A perverse person stirs up conflict,^(C)
and a gossip separates close friends.^(D)

²⁹A violent person entices their neighbor
and leads them down a path that is not good.^(E)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)