Proverbs 12:12-22

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

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 counsellers 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.