Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble. New Living Translation The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. English Standard Version An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. Berean Standard Bible An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. King James Bible The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. New King James Version The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. New American Standard Bible An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. NASB 1995 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. NASB 1977 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. Legacy Standard Bible The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips, But the righteous man will come out from distress. Amplified Bible An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. Christian Standard Bible By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. Holman Christian Standard Bible An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. American Standard Version In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble. Contemporary English Version We trap ourselves by telling lies, but we stay out of trouble by living right. English Revised Version In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble. GOD'S WORD® Translation An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. Good News Translation The wicked are trapped by their own words, but honest people get themselves out of trouble. International Standard Version An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble. Majority Standard Bible An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. NET Bible The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. New Heart English Bible An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. Webster's Bible Translation The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. World English Bible An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe snare of the wicked [is] in transgression of the lips, "" And the righteous goes out from distress. Young's Literal Translation In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress. Smith's Literal Translation In the transgression of the lips is the snare of evil: and the just one shall come forth out of straits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress. Catholic Public Domain Version For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress. New American Bible By the sin of their lips the wicked are ensnared, but the just escape from a tight spot. New Revised Standard Version The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil one is caught in the evil of his lips and the righteous escapes from trouble. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous cometh out of trouble. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.… Cross References James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 15:4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 6:2 if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth, Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 11:9 With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued. Proverbs 17:20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. Proverbs 26:28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin. Treasury of Scripture The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Proverbs 6:2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 18:6,7 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes… but Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. 2 Samuel 4:9 And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Jump to Previous Distress Ensnared Escape Escapes Evil Forth Lips Net Righteous Sin Sinful Sinfulness Sinner Snare Snared Talk Transgression Trapped Trouble Upright WickedJump to Next Distress Ensnared Escape Escapes Evil Forth Lips Net Righteous Sin Sinful Sinfulness Sinner Snare Snared Talk Transgression Trapped Trouble Upright WickedProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeAn evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech This phrase highlights the consequences of sinful behavior, particularly through the use of words. In biblical context, speech is a powerful tool that can either build up or destroy (James 3:5-6). The term "evil man" refers to someone who consistently chooses wickedness over righteousness, aligning with the broader biblical theme that one's words reflect the heart (Matthew 12:34). The idea of being "trapped" suggests a self-imposed snare, reminiscent of the snares mentioned in Proverbs 6:2, where one's own words can lead to downfall. Historically, the culture of the ancient Near East placed significant emphasis on the spoken word, as oral communication was a primary means of conveying truth and authority. The rebellious nature of the speech indicates a deliberate defiance against God's commandments, which ultimately leads to judgment and entrapment. but a righteous man escapes from trouble Persons / Places / Events 1. Evil ManRepresents individuals who engage in wickedness and deceit. In the context of Proverbs, this person is characterized by a lack of moral integrity and a tendency to speak in ways that are harmful or deceitful. 2. Righteous Man Symbolizes those who live according to God's laws and principles. This person is marked by integrity, wisdom, and a commitment to truth, which ultimately leads to their deliverance from trouble. 3. Speech The focus here is on the power of words. In Hebrew, the term for "speech" (davar) can mean word, matter, or thing, emphasizing the tangible impact of what is spoken. 4. Trouble Represents the consequences or difficulties that arise from one's actions or words. In Hebrew, the word for "trouble" (tsarah) often implies distress or adversity. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords have the power to entrap or liberate. As believers, we must be mindful of our speech, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and righteousness. Consequences of Rebellious Speech Rebellious or deceitful speech can lead to self-destruction. It is crucial to guard our tongues to avoid unnecessary trouble. Righteousness Leads to Deliverance Living righteously and speaking truthfully can lead to deliverance from life's troubles. Trust in God's wisdom and guidance to navigate challenges. Accountability for Our Words We are accountable for every word we speak. Let our speech reflect our faith and commitment to God's principles. Pursuing Integrity in Communication Strive for integrity in all forms of communication. Let your words be a testament to your faith and a source of encouragement to others.(13) The wicked is cursed by the transgression of his lips.--For his words, the product of his evil heart, while designed to injure others, often bring the offender himself into trouble (Psalm 7:16), and moreover, as being the true index of the inner life of the soul, are being stored up as a witness against him at the day of judgment" (Matthew 12:37). The "just man," on the contrary, avoids all this "trouble."Verse 13. - The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; rather, in the transgression of the lips is an evil snare (Proverbs 18:7). A man by speaking unadvisedly or intemperately brings trouble upon himself, involves himself in difficulties which he did not foresee. Often when he has spoken in order to injure others, the slander or the censure has redounded on himself (comp. Psalm 7:15, 16; Psalm 9:16). The just; the man who does not offend with his lips, avoids these snares. The Septuagint here introduces a couplet not found in the Hebrew: "He who looketh gently (ὁ βλέπων λεῖα) shall obtain mercy; but he who frequents the gates [or, 'contends in the gates,' συναντῶν ἐν πύλαις] will harass souls." This seems to mean the man who is calm and considerate for others will himself be treated with pity and consideration (Matthew 5:7); but he who is a gossip, or a busybody, or litigious, will be always vexing his neighbours. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew An evilרָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil man is trapped מוֹקֵ֣שׁ (mō·w·qêš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare by his rebellious בְּפֶ֣שַׁע (bə·p̄e·ša‘) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6588: Transgression speech, שְׂ֭פָתַיִם (p̄ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin but a righteous man צַדִּֽיק׃ (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous escapes וַיֵּצֵ֖א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from trouble. מִצָּרָ֣ה (miṣ·ṣā·rāh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival Links Proverbs 12:13 NIVProverbs 12:13 NLT Proverbs 12:13 ESV Proverbs 12:13 NASB Proverbs 12:13 KJV Proverbs 12:13 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:13 French Bible Proverbs 12:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness (Prov. 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