The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
Ecclesiastes 12:10 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Preacher sought acceptable words, even to write down rightly words of truth or correct sentiment. American Standard Version (1901) The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth. Common English Bible The Teacher searched for pleasing words, and he wrote truthful words honestly. Catholic Public Domain Version He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth. |
The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word #– #how good that is!
The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure.
‘Truly I tell you, we speak what we know and we testify to what we have seen, but you do not accept our testimony.
because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, the gospel
This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’ #– #and I am the worst of them.