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Proverbs 12:13-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 12:13-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
13 [a]An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.
14 A man will be (B)satisfied with good by the fruit of his [b]words,
And the (C)deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
15 The (D)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16 A (E)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
17 He who [c]speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (F)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (G)tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a (H)lying tongue is only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare
- Proverbs 12:14 Lit mouth
- Proverbs 12:17 Lit breathes
Proverbs 12:13-20
New International Version
Proverbs 12:13-20
New International Version
14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,(C)
and the work of their hands brings them reward.(D)
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(J)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(M)
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