Proverbs 12:6

New Living Translation

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

Proverbs 12:6

International Standard Version

⁶The words of the wicked lead to^[a] bloodshed,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.

¹³The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.

¹⁴Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.

¹³An evil man’s sinful speech ensnares him,
but the righteous person escapes from trouble.

¹⁴By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied,
and a man’s handiwork will reward him.

¹⁸Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.

¹⁸Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword,
but what the wise say promotes healing.

²⁵Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.

²⁵A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart,
but an appropriate word is encouraging.

New Living Translation (NLT)

International Standard Version (ISV)