The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
Ecclesiastes 12:10 - English Standard Version 2016 The Preacher sought to find words of delight, and uprightly he wrote words of truth. 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 acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.
Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony.
because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel,
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.