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
New American Standard Bible
6 The (A)words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will rescue 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
New American Standard Bible
13 [a]An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.
14 A person will be (B)satisfied with good by the fruit of his [b]words,
And the (C)deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the offense of the lips is an evil snare
- Proverbs 12:14 Lit mouth
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
New American Standard Bible
18 There is one who (A)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (B)tongue of the wise brings healing.
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
New American Standard Bible
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