Proverbs 12:6,18
Proverbs 12:6 The Message (MSG)
The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
Proverbs 12:18 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Proverbs 12:6 King James Version (KJV)
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Proverbs 12:18 King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:6 New Century Version (NCV)
The wicked talk about killing people, but the words of good people will save them.
Proverbs 12:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.
Proverbs 12:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Proverbs 12:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:6 New International Version (NIV)
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:18 New International Version (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
Proverbs 12:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The wicked use their words to ambush and accuse, but the lovers of God speak to defend and protect.
Proverbs 12:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.