Proverbs 12:6
World English Bible
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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 12:13-14
World English Bible
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
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 12:18
World English Bible
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
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 12:25
World English Bible
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:25
Modern English Version
25 Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,
but a good word makes it glad.
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