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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 12, Verse 13

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12
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
King James Version
The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
American Standard Version
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
New English Translation
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
World English Bible
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous 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.
17
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
20
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22
Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.