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Proverbs 12:13
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
Proverbs 12:13 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 12:13 in other translations
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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In context
10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish.
12 He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
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