Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:6
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Berean Standard Bible
The words of the wicked lie 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.
World English Bible
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues 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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
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.
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