Modern Translations
New International VersionThe words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
New Living TranslationThe words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
English Standard VersionThe words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
Berean Study BibleThe words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
New American Standard BibleThe words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them.
NASB 1995The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
NASB 1977The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Amplified BibleThe [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 BibleThe words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Contemporary English VersionBad advice is a deadly trap, but good advice is like a shield.
Good News TranslationThe words of the wicked are murderous, but the words of the righteous rescue those who are threatened.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe words of wicked people are a deadly ambush, but the words of decent people rescue.
International Standard VersionThe words of the wicked lead to bloodshed, but the speech of the upright delivers them.
NET BibleThe words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.