Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:13-19

13   An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,¹
    but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14   From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good,
    and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
15   The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.
16   The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.
17   Whoever speaks² the truth gives honest evidence,
    but a false witness utters deceit.
18   There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19   Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Footnotes

[1] 12:13 Or In the transgression of the lips, there is an evil snare

[2] 12:17 Hebrew breathes out

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