Proverbs 12:13-25

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.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of ^(L)those who devise evil,
    but those who plan peace have joy.
^21 (M)No ill befalls the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.
^22 (N)Lying lips are ^(O)an abomination to the Lord,
    ^(P)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
^23 (Q)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    ^(R)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
^24 (S)The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be ^(T)put to forced labor.
^25 (U)Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
    but a good word makes him glad.