The words of the wicked are an ambush for blood, but the mouth of the upright rescues them.
In context
4A woman of strength is her husband’s crown, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones. 5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the guidance of the wicked is deceit. 6The words of the wicked are an ambush for blood, but the mouth of the upright rescues them. 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. 8A man is praised according to his good sense, but one with a warped heart is despised.
