PROVERBS 12:13-25

¹³In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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

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

¹⁶A fool’s vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.

¹⁷He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸There is that speaketh rashly 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 devise evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

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

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

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

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

²⁵Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.