Proverbs 12
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
13 Ref In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 Ref A 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.
15 Ref The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 Ref A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 Ref He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
18 Ref There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
World English Bible (WEB)
13 Ref An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 Ref A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
15 Ref The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 Ref A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 Ref He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.
18 Ref There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
13 Ref In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.
14 Ref From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
15 Ref The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
16 Ref A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
17 Ref The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
18 Ref There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.