Proverbs 12:13
Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
In context
10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. 11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. 12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
13 Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble. 14 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 fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. 16 Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:13 in the KJV
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: But the just shall come out of trouble.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 12:13 in the ESV
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.