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13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble.
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Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
14 From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward.
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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 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.
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The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
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Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
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An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
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The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
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