Proverbs 16:27 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

²⁵There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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Reflection Questions

How do you guard against negativity in your life?

What does it mean for you to dig up evil?

When have you seen the consequences of harmful speech?

Life Application

integrity

Commit to speaking positively and avoiding gossip or slander in your interactions.

character

Reflect on your character and strive to embody integrity in all your dealings.

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