Proverbs 12:6

New International Reader's Version

The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood. But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:5

The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.

Proverbs 14:3

The proud words of a foolish person sting like a whip. But the things wise people say keep them safe.

Isaiah 59:7

They are always in a hurry to sin. They run quickly to murder those who aren’t guilty. They love to think up evil plans. They leave a trail of harmful actions.

Jeremiah 5:26

“Jeremiah, some of my people are evil. They hide and wait just as people hide to catch birds. They set traps for people.

Acts 23:12

The next morning some Jews gathered secretly to make plans against Paul. They made a promise to themselves. They promised that they would not eat or drink anything until they killed him.

Acts 23:15

Now then, you and the Sanhedrin must make an appeal to the commanding officer. Ask him to bring Paul to you. Pretend you want more facts about his case. We are ready to kill him before he gets here.”

Acts 25:3

They tried very hard to get Festus to have Paul taken to Jerusalem. They asked for this as a favor. They were planning to hide and attack Paul along the way. They wanted to kill him.