Proverbs 12:13
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
In Context
12The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Cross References
Psalms 5:6Thou destroyest them that speak falsehood; The man of blood and deceit the LORD abhorreth.
Psalms 34:20He guardeth all his bones; Not one of them shall be broken.
Psalms 64:8Thus their own tongues shall bring them down; All who see them will flee away.
Proverbs 10:8He who is wise in heart receiveth precepts; But the foolish talker falleth headlong.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:13
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. See here, 1. What is the care and aim of a wicked man; he would do mischief: He desires the net of evil men. "Oh that I were but as cunning as such a man, to make a hand of those I deal with, that I had but his art of over-reaching, that I could but take my revenge on one I have spite to as effectually as he can!" He desires the strong-hold, or fortress, of evil men (so some read it), to act securely in doing mischief, that… Read the whole commentary →