Proverbs 12:6

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:6

BSB
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
AKJV
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
CPDV
The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.
ERV
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
NHEB
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
SMT
The words of the unjust are the lying in wait of blood: and the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:6
Summary
Wicked speech plots harm; upright speech rescues.
Event
Describing speech consequences
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom