Proverbs 16:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. An...: Heb. A man of Belial" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:27 — KJV
“An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. An...: Heb. A man of Belial”
— Proverbs 16:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:27
“Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: burden...: or, grievousness of flame heavy: Heb. heaviness”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:27: lips, burning, fire
“And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:27: burning, fire, heb
“Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is a hot burning, and the quick flesh that burneth have a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white; a hot...: Heb. a burning of fire”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:27: burning, fire, heb
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:27: evil, fire, heb
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:27: evil, heb, belial
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