Verse 6
Proverbs 12:6
New Living Translation
6
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,<br>but the words of the godly save lives.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
דִּבְרֵ֣י רְשָׁעִ֣ים אֱרָב דָּ֑ם וּ/פִ֥י יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים יַצִּילֵֽ/ם
English Translation
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the mouth of the righteous will deliver them.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 12 Context
1
To learn, you must love discipline;<br>it is stupid to hate correction.<br>
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2
The LORD approves of those who are good,<br>but he condemns those who plan wickedness.<br>
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3
Wickedness never brings stability,<br>but the godly have deep roots.<br>
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4
A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,<br>but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.<br...
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5
The plans of the godly are just;<br>the advice of the wicked is treacherous.<br>
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6
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,<br>but the words of the godly save lives.<br>
7
The wicked die and disappear,<br>but the family of the godly stands firm.<br>
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8
A sensible person wins admiration,<br>but a warped mind is despised.<br>
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9
Better to be an ordinary person with a servant<br>than to be self-important but have no food.<br>
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10
The godly care for their animals,<br>but the wicked are always cruel.<br>
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11
A hard worker has plenty of food,<br>but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.<br>
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12
Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,<br>but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit....
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13
The wicked are trapped by their own words,<br>but the godly escape such trouble.<br>
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14
Wise words bring many benefits,<br>and hard work brings rewards.<br>
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15
Fools think their own way is right,<br>but the wise listen to others.<br>
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16
A fool is quick-tempered,<br>but a wise person stays calm when insulted.<br>
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17
An honest witness tells the truth;<br>a false witness tells lies.<br>
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18
Some people make cutting remarks,<br>but the words of the wise bring healing.<br>
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19
Truthful words stand the test of time,<br>but lies are soon exposed.<br>
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20
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;<br>joy fills hearts that are planning peace!<br>
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21
No harm comes to the godly,<br>but the wicked have their fill of trouble.<br>
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22
The LORD detests lying lips,<br>but he delights in those who tell the truth.<br>
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23
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,<br>but fools broadcast their foolishness.<br>
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24
Work hard and become a leader;<br>be lazy and become a slave.<br>
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25
Worry weighs a person down;<br>an encouraging word cheers a person up.<br>
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26
The godly give good advice to their friends;<br>the wicked lead them astray.<br>
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27
Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,<br>but the diligent make use of everything they fin...
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28
The way of the godly leads to life;<br>that path does not lead to death.<br>
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