New International Version
A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.

American Standard Version
A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

Berean Study Bible
A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

English Revised Version
A worthless man deviseth mischief: and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

King James Bible
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

World English Bible
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

Young's Literal Translation
A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.

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