Proverbs 12:6 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 12:6 NIV (New International Version)

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

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.

The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.

The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them.

The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.

The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.