New International Version (©1984) The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.New Living Translation (©2007) The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. English Standard Version (©2001) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. New American Standard Bible (©1995) The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious. King James Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. American King James Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness. American Standard Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked'speaketh perverseness. Bible in Basic English The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers. Douay-Rheims Bible The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things. Darby Bible Translation The lips of a righteous man know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness. English Revised Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. Webster's Bible Translation The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. World English Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Young's Literal Translation The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness! |