“The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.”
Proverbs 12:13 (KJV) |
Proverbs 12:13
From Proverbs 12, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
A 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.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.