Proverbs 16:27-29

International Children’s Bible

²⁷An evil person makes evil plans.
And his words are like a burning fire.

²⁸An evil person causes trouble.
And a person who gossips ruins friendships.

²⁹A cruel man tricks his neighbor.
He leads him to do wrong.

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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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