13 [a]An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.
14 A man will be (B)satisfied with good by the fruit of his [b]words,
And the (C)deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
15 The (D)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare
  2. Proverbs 12:14 Lit mouth