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Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:13 · King James Version
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Proverbs 12:13 in other translations
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.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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In context
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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