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Proverbs 12:13
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Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
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Proverbs 12:13 in Other Translations
KJV
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
ESV
13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
NLT
13
The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
MSG
13
The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.
CSB
13
An evil man is trapped by [his] rebellious speech, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:13 In-Context
11
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
12
The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
13
Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
14
From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
15
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
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1.
S
Psalms 59:12
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Proverbs 10:6
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Proverbs 18:7
2.
Proverbs 21:23
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2 Peter 2:9
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