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Green's Literal Translation
Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Hebrew Names Version
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
King James Version
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 to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
English Standard Version
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
New American Standard Bible
The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them.
The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them.
New Century Version
The wicked talk about killing people, but the words of good people will save them.
The wicked talk about killing people, but the words of good people will save them.
New English Translation
The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
Amplified Bible
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 [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.
World English Bible
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The talking of the wicked is to lye in waite for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer them.
The talking of the wicked is to lye in waite for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer them.
Legacy Standard Bible
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Berean Standard Bible
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 speech of the upright rescues them.
Contemporary English Version
Bad advice is a deadly trap, but good advice is like a shield.
Bad advice is a deadly trap, but good advice is like a shield.
Complete Jewish Bible
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Darby Translation
The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Easy-to-Read Version
Evil people use their words to hurt others, but the words from good people can save others from danger.
Evil people use their words to hurt others, but the words from good people can save others from danger.
George Lamsa Translation
The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Good News Translation
The words of the wicked are murderous, but the words of the righteous rescue those who are threatened.
The words of the wicked are murderous, but the words of the righteous rescue those who are threatened.
Lexham English Bible
The words of the wicked are an ambush of blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
The words of the wicked are an ambush of blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The talkynge of the vngodly is, how they maye laye wayte for bloude, but the mouth of ye righteous wil delyuer them.
The talkynge of the vngodly is, how they maye laye wayte for bloude, but the mouth of ye righteous wil delyuer them.
American Standard Version
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Bible in Basic English
The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.
The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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 to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
King James Version (1611)
The words of the wicked are to lie in waite for blood: but the mouth of the vpright shall deliuer them.
The words of the wicked are to lie in waite for blood: but the mouth of the vpright shall deliuer them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The talkyng of the vngodly is howe they may lay wayte for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer the.
The talkyng of the vngodly is howe they may lay wayte for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer the.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
English Revised Version
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The wordis of wickid men setten tresoun to blood; the mouth of iust men schal delyuere hem.
The wordis of wickid men setten tresoun to blood; the mouth of iust men schal delyuere hem.
Update Bible Version
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Webster's Bible Translation
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] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
New King James Version
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 are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
New Living Translation
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
New Life Bible
The words of the sinful lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the faithful will take them away from trouble.
The words of the sinful lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the faithful will take them away from trouble.
New Revised Standard
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright delivers them.
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright delivers them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The words of the lawless, are - of lying in wait for blood, but, the mouth of the upright, shall deliver them.
The words of the lawless, are - of lying in wait for blood, but, the mouth of the upright, shall deliver them.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
Revised Standard Version
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
Young's Literal Translation
The words of the wicked [are]: `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
The words of the wicked [are]: `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
THE MESSAGE
The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Contextual Overview
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
words: Proverbs 1:11-19, 2 Samuel 17:1-4, Isaiah 59:7, Jeremiah 5:26, Micah 7:1, Micah 7:2, Acts 23:12, Acts 23:15, Acts 25:3
the mouth: Proverbs 14:3, Esther 4:7-14, Esther 7:4-6
Reciprocal: Psalms 59:3 - they Proverbs 10:32 - but Matthew 12:35 - good man
Cross-References
Genesis 10:15
And Canaan fathered his first-born Sidon, and Heth,
And Canaan fathered his first-born Sidon, and Heth,
Genesis 12:18
And Pharaoh called for Abram and said, What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me she is your wife?
And Pharaoh called for Abram and said, What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me she is your wife?
Genesis 12:19
Why did you say, She is my sister? And so I took her for my wife. Now, then, see your wife. Take her and go.
Why did you say, She is my sister? And so I took her for my wife. Now, then, see your wife. Take her and go.
Genesis 13:7
And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock. And the Canaanite and the Perizzite lived then in the land.
And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock. And the Canaanite and the Perizzite lived then in the land.
Genesis 33:18
And Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, as he came from Padan-aram. And he camped in front of the city.
And Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, as he came from Padan-aram. And he camped in front of the city.
Genesis 34:2
And Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, and took her, and lay with her, and humbled her.
And Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, and took her, and lay with her, and humbled her.
Genesis 35:4
And they gave all the strange gods in their hand to Jacob, and the earrings which were in their ears. And Jacob hid them under the oak which was near Shechem.
And they gave all the strange gods in their hand to Jacob, and the earrings which were in their ears. And Jacob hid them under the oak which was near Shechem.
Deuteronomy 11:30
Are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites that live in the Arabah, opposite to Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?
Are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites that live in the Arabah, opposite to Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?
Joshua 20:7
And they set apart Kadesh in Galilee, in the hills of Naphtali; and Shechem in the hills of Ephraim; and Kirjath-arba; (it is Hebron) in the hills of Judah.
And they set apart Kadesh in Galilee, in the hills of Naphtali; and Shechem in the hills of Ephraim; and Kirjath-arba; (it is Hebron) in the hills of Judah.
Joshua 24:32
And the bones of Joseph which the sons of Israel brought up out of Egypt, they buried in Shechem, in the portion of the field which Jacob bought from the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem, for a hundred silver pieces. And they were for aninheritance to the sons of Joseph.
And the bones of Joseph which the sons of Israel brought up out of Egypt, they buried in Shechem, in the portion of the field which Jacob bought from the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem, for a hundred silver pieces. And they were for aninheritance to the sons of Joseph.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood,.... Which some understand of perjury and false witness, as Jarchi, whereby the lives of innocent persons are taken away: or it may be interpreted either of the smooth words and fair speeches, and secret artifices, antichrist and his emissaries make use of to entrap the innocent, and draw them into their net, to their ruin; see Psalms 10:7; as the Jews attempted to deal with Christ, Luke 20:20; or of the laws and edicts of the beast, that such should be killed who would not worship his image; and with the blood of these innocent ones the whore of Rome is said to be drunk, Revelation 13:15;
but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them: the innocent laid in wait for; either by their prayers to God, which are of great avail with him, and through whose importunity he will avenge his elect, and deliver them; or through their apologies for them, and defences of them, as in the times of Pagan persecution; or rather through the doctrines of the reformation, whereby many simple and unwary souls were delivered, who were in danger of being ensnared; and whereby the eyes of many princes were opened, and were stirred up to protect those innocent ones, and prevent their blood being shed.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Shall deliver them - i. e., The righteous themselves.
