Proverbs 12:13

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

Proverbs 12:13 In-Context

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

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.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Footnotes

• [a] The wicked...: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips