Proverbs 16:27-29

Young's Literal Translation

²⁷A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.

²⁸A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

²⁹A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way 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)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)