Proverbs 12:12-23

¹²The desires of the ungodly are evil; But the roots of the godly are firmly set.

¹³For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; But a righteous man escapes from them.

^13aHe whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, But he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; And the recompense of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; But a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶A fool declares his wrath the same day; But a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷A righteous man declares the open truth; But an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸Some wound as they speak, like swords; But the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹True lips establish testimony; But a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; But they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹No injustice will please a just man; But the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.