Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:13
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Berean Standard Bible
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
King James Version
The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
World English Bible
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous 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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
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