Proverbs 12:6
Modern English Version
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:6
New King James Version
6 (A)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(B)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:13-14
Modern English Version
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips,
but the just will come out of trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
and the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
Proverbs 12:13-14
New King James Version
13 (A)The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
(B)But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 (C)A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
(D)And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
Proverbs 12:18
Modern English Version
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:18
New King James Version
18 (A)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:25
Modern English Version
25 Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,
but a good word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:25
New King James Version
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