Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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.
