Proverbs 12:13-23

New International Version

¹³Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,^(A)
and so the innocent escape trouble.^(B)

¹⁴From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,^(C)
and the work of their hands brings them reward.^(D)

¹⁵The way of fools seems right to them,^(E)
but the wise listen to advice.^(F)

¹⁶Fools^(G) show their annoyance at once,^(H)
but the prudent overlook an insult.^(I)

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.^(J)

¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(K)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(L)

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(M)

²¹No harm overtakes the righteous,^(N)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(O)
but he delights^(P) in people who are trustworthy.^(Q)

²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(R)
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(S)

Proverbs 12:13-23

King James Version

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

¹⁴A 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.

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

¹⁶A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²²Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

New International Version (NIV)