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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

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

    BBE

  • In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • In transgression of the lips `is' the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

    YLT

  • The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

    ENG

  • The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

    WBT

  • An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

    BSB

In context

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14A 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.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

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