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Proverbs 12:13 KJV

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

Proverbs 12:13, King James Version

In context

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

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

14 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.

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Cross-references

  • Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.