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27 A scoundrel[a] concocts evil,
    and his lips are like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
    and a tale-bearer destroys close friendships.
29 One who indulges in violence entices his neighbor
    and leads him into evil ways.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:27 Scoundrel: see note on Prov 6:12.

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

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

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

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