Proverbs 12:6
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:6
New International Version
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
English Standard Version
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
The Message
6 The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
New King James Version
6 The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:6
Commentary on Proverbs 12:6
(Read Proverbs 12:6)
Wicked people speak mischief to their neighbours. A man may sometimes do a good work with one good word.