Devine Scripture

Proverbs 12:13

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

Context

v.12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

v.13This passage

v.14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 18:6

    A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

  • Matthew 27:25

    And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

  • Proverbs 6:2

    Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:18

    It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

  • Psalms 5:6

    Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.

  • Proverbs 11:8

    The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.