Proverbs 12:5-7

New Living Translation

⁵The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

⁶The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.

⁷The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.

Proverbs 12:5-7

New International Version

⁵The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(A)

⁷The wicked are overthrown and are no more,^(B)
but the house of the righteous stands firm.^(C)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)