Proverbs 12:6

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Proverbs 12:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
ESV
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
NLT
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
MSG
6 The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
CSB
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Proverbs 12:6 In-Context

4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8 A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 14:3
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