Proverbs 12:6,18,22 - Compare All Versions

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

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

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

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

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

There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword;  but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Lying lips are detestable to the  LORD,  but faithful people are his delight.

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

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: But they that deal truly are his delight.

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

There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

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

Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.

God can’t stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word.

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

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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.

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. [Prov 6:17; 11:20; Rev 22:15]

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

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.