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Proverbs 12:6
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Proverbs 12:6
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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Proverbs 12:6 in Other Translations
KJV
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The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
ESV
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
NLT
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The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
MSG
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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.
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A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.
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Proverbs 11:9
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Proverbs 14:3
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