Proverbs 12:13

Proverbs 12:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,

and so the innocent escape trouble.

13 12:13 Lit In the offense of the lips is an evil snareAn evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,

But the righteous will escape from trouble.

13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,

But the righteous will escape from trouble.

13An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,

But the righteous will escape from trouble.

13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,

but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

13Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.

But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.