Proverbs 12:13-19

English Standard Version

¹³ An evil man is ensnared ^(A)by the transgression of his lips,^{[a]
    (B)}but the righteous escapes from trouble.
¹⁴ From the fruit of his mouth ^(C)a man is satisfied with good,
    ^(D)and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
^15 (E)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.
^16 (F)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.
^17 (G)Whoever speaks^[b] the truth gives honest evidence,
    but ^(H)a false witness utters deceit.
^18 (I)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings ^(J)healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
    but ^(K)a lying tongue is but for a moment.