6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
6 The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
6 The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:6
Commentary on Proverbs 12:6
(Read Proverbs 12:6)
Wicked people speak mischief to their neighbours. A man may sometimes do a good work with one good word.