Proverbs 12
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.
King James Version (KJV)
13 Ref The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 Ref A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence 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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 Ref A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 Ref He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 Ref There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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.