Proverbs 12:6

New English Translation

The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:5

The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 14:3

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

Isaiah 59:7

They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.

Jeremiah 5:26

“Indeed, there are wicked scoundrels among my people. They lie in wait like bird catchers hiding in ambush. They set deadly traps to catch people.

Acts 23:12

When morning came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink anything until they had killed Paul.

Acts 23:15

So now you and the council request the commanding officer to bring him down to you, as if you were going to determine his case by conducting a more thorough inquiry. We are ready to kill him before he comes near this place.”

Acts 25:3

Requesting him to do them a favor against Paul, they urged Festus to summon him to Jerusalem, planning an ambush to kill him along the way.