Proverbs 12:13

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:13

BSB
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
AKJV
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
CPDV
For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.
ERV
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
NHEB
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
SMT
In the transgression of the lips is the snare of evil: and the just one shall come forth out of straits.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:13
Summary
Wicked get trapped by own words; just escape trouble.
Event
Describing speech outcomes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom