Proverbs 12:13-19

King James Version

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.

¹⁶A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:13-19

New International Version

¹³Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,^(A)
and so the innocent escape trouble.^(B)

¹⁴From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,^(C)
and the work of their hands brings them reward.^(D)

¹⁵The way of fools seems right to them,^(E)
but the wise listen to advice.^(F)

¹⁶Fools^(G) show their annoyance at once,^(H)
but the prudent overlook an insult.^(I)

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.^(J)

¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(K)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(L)

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

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