Proverbs 12:6
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
In context
4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
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 perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:6 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
- KJV King James Version
- The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
- WEB World English Bible
- The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The words of the wicked [are]: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.