Proverbs 12:6
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.(A)
Proverbs 12:13-14
Christian Standard Bible
13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.(B)
14 A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,(C)
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.(D)
Proverbs 12:13-14
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13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
but the righteous escape from trouble.(A)
14 From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
and manual labor has its reward.(B)
Proverbs 12:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(A)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(B)
Proverbs 12:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
Christian Standard Bible
25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
but a good word cheers it up.(A)
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