The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Ecclesiastes 12:10 - King James Version - American Edition The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even 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 speaketh frowardness.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.