King James Bible
"An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire."
The wicked person actively excavates trouble like a miner seeking treasure, suggesting deliberate effort to uncover or fabricate harmful material against others. This metaphor implies that evil doesn't just happen—the ungodly work hard to find or create it. The destructive speech of such a person spreads damage like wildfire, consuming relationships and reputations. Fire imagery emphasizes both the pain inflicted and how quickly malicious words can spread beyond control.