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New International Version NIV
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape 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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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 a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
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An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
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