Proverbs 12

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

13 Ref In transgression of the lips `is' the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

14 Ref From the fruit of the mouth `is' one satisfied `with' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

15 Ref The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.

16 Ref The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

17 Ref Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.

18 Ref A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

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.

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