Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth, though he conceals it under his tongue,
New American Standard Bible
And he hides it under his tongue,
King James Version
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
Holman Bible
and he conceals it under his tongue,
A Conservative Version
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,
American Standard Version
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, Though he hide it under his tongue,
Amplified
“Though evil and wickedness are sweet in his mouth
And he hides it under his tongue,
Bible in Basic English
Though evil-doing is sweet in his mouth, and he keeps it secretly under his tongue;
Darby Translation
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth and he hide it under his tongue,
Julia Smith Translation
If evil shall be sweet in his mouth he will cover it under his tongue;
King James 2000
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Though wickedness tastes sweet in his mouth, [and] he hides it under his tongue,
Modern King James verseion
Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hides it under his tongue;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When wickedness was sweet in his mouth, he hid it under his tongue.
NET Bible
"If evil is sweet in his mouth and he hides it under his tongue,
New Heart English Bible
"Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,
The Emphasized Bible
Though, a sweet taste in his mouth, be given by vice, though he hide it under his tongue;
Webster
Though wickedness may be sweet in his mouth, though he may hide it under his tongue;
World English Bible
"Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,
Youngs Literal Translation
Though he doth sweeten evil in his mouth, Doth hide it under his tongue,
Themes
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are multiplied
Error » Known to God » Loved by men
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 20:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wicked Person's Joy Is Short, His Pain Long
11 Though his bones were full of youthful vigor; yet they will lie down with him in the dust. 12 Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth, though he conceals it under his tongue, 13 though he savors it and delays swallowing it so he can taste it again and again in his mouth,
Names
Cross References
Job 15:16
then how much less is one who is abhorred and corrupted, such as a man who drinks injustice like water?"
Psalm 10:7
Their mouth is full of curses, lies, and oppression, their tongues spread trouble and iniquity.
Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.
Psalm 109:17-18
He loved to curse may his curses return upon him! He took no delight in blessing others so may blessings be far from him.
Proverbs 9:17-18
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."
Proverbs 20:17
Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but later his mouth will be full of gravel.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.