Proverbs 16:27-29

New Life Version

²⁷A man of no worth looks for wrong-doing. His words are like burning fire.

²⁸A bad man spreads trouble. One who hurts people with bad talk separates good friends.

²⁹A man who hurts people tempts his neighbor to do the same, and leads him in 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)

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