ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 13:2
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Pr 13:2

13:2 fruit of his mouth. The power of words is a frequent wisdom theme. See 10:11, 13, 19; 12:14 and notes. Wise words are constructive, and the speaker personally benefits from them.

treacherous. The word suggests treacherous deceivers whose social conscience is warped.