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Proverbs 12:13

World English Bible

An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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Proverbs 12:13 in other translations

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

Proverbs 12:13 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:13 in context

  1. 11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
    but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
  2. 12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
    but the root of the righteous flourishes.
  3. 13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
    but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
  4. 14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
    The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
  5. 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but he who is wise listens to counsel.