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Proverbs 12:13
In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
Proverbs 12:13 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
12 The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
13 In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
14 From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.
16 The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
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