Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. New Living Translation The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives. English Standard Version The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. Berean Standard Bible The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. King James Bible The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. New King James Version The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. New American Standard Bible The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them. NASB 1995 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. NASB 1977 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. Legacy Standard Bible The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. Amplified Bible The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them. Christian Standard Bible The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. Holman Christian Standard Bible The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. American Standard Version The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Contemporary English Version Bad advice is a deadly trap, but good advice is like a shield. English Revised Version The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. GOD'S WORD® Translation The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush, but the words of decent people rescue. Good News Translation The words of the wicked are murderous, but the words of the righteous rescue those who are threatened. International Standard Version The words of the wicked lead to bloodshed, but the speech of the upright delivers them. Majority Standard Bible The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. NET Bible The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. New Heart English Bible The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. Webster's Bible Translation The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. World English Bible The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe words of the wicked [are]: “Lay [in] wait for blood,” "" And the mouth of the upright delivers them. Young's Literal Translation The words of the wicked are: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them. Smith's Literal Translation The words of the unjust are the lying in wait of blood: and the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. Catholic Public Domain Version The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them. New American Bible The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright saves them. New Revised Standard Version The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright delivers them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The words of the evil lie in ambush for blood, and the mouth of the upright delivers them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Brenton Septuagint Translation The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.… Cross References James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Psalm 64:3-4 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 11:9 With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued. Psalm 55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Psalm 140:3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Romans 3:13 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” Treasury of Scripture The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. words Proverbs 1:11-19 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: … 2 Samuel 17:1-4 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: … Isaiah 59:7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths. Jump to Previous Blood Deliver Delivereth Delivers Destruction Lay Lying Mouth Rescues Salvation Sinners Speech Upright Wait Wicked WordsJump to Next Blood Deliver Delivereth Delivers Destruction Lay Lying Mouth Rescues Salvation Sinners Speech Upright Wait Wicked WordsProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeThe words of the wicked This phrase highlights the power and intent behind spoken words. In Hebrew, "words" (דִּבְרֵי, divrei) can imply not just speech but also intentions and plans. The "wicked" (רְשָׁעִים, resha'im) are those who are morally wrong or guilty, often acting in opposition to God's will. Historically, the wicked have been those who manipulate language to deceive or harm others, reflecting a heart that is far from God. This phrase serves as a warning about the destructive potential of words when used with malicious intent. lie in wait for blood but the speech of the upright rescues them The mouth of the upright shall deliver them--i.e., those for whom the wicked lie in wait. Verse 6. - The words of the wicked are to lie in wait - a lying in wait - for blood (see Proverbs 1:11). The wicked, by their lies, slanders, false accusations, etc., endanger men's lives, as Jezebel compassed Naboth's death by false witness (1 Kings 21:13). The mouth of the upright shall deliver them; i.e. the innocent whose blood the wicked seek. The good plead the cause of the oppressed, using their eloquence in their favour, as in the Apocryphal Story of Susannah, Daniel saved the accused woman from the slanders of the elders.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The wordsדִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the wicked רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person lie in wait אֱרָב־ (’ĕ·rāḇ-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 693: To lie in wait for blood, דָּ֑ם (dām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed but the speech וּפִ֥י (ū·p̄î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the upright יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right rescues them. יַצִּילֵֽם׃ (yaṣ·ṣî·lêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver Links Proverbs 12:6 NIVProverbs 12:6 NLT Proverbs 12:6 ESV Proverbs 12:6 NASB Proverbs 12:6 KJV Proverbs 12:6 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:6 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:6 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:6 French Bible Proverbs 12:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked are about (Prov. 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