Proverbs 16:27-29

Expanded Bible

²⁷·Useless [Worthless] people ·make evil plans [^Ldig up evil],
and their ·words [^Llips] are like a burning fire.

²⁸A ·useless [perverse] person causes ·trouble [conflicts],
and a gossip ruins close friendships.

²⁹·Cruel [Violent] people ·trick [entice] their neighbors
and ·lead them to do wrong [^Lmake them walk on a path 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)

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