Proverbs 12:13

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

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

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

KJV King James Version: The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
WEB World English Bible: An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
ASV American Standard Version: In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: In transgression of the lips [is] the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
DBY Darby Translation: In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
WBS Webster Bible: The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.