Bible. Books of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments
12 The wicked desire to ensnare evil; but the root of the righteous is firm.
13 The wicked are caught by the sins of his mouth; but the righteous will get out of trouble. [He who looks meekly will have mercy, but he who meets him in the gate will oppress others.]
14 By the fruit of his mouth a man is filled with good, and the recompense of a man is according to the works of his hands.
15 The way of a fool is straight in his sight; but he who listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool will immediately show his anger, but a prudent one hides his offense.
17 He that speaketh what he knoweth speaketh the truth; but a false witness has deception.
18 Some talk of empty words wound as with a sword, but the tongue of the wise healeth.
19 A righteous mouth abides forever, but a lying tongue only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of evildoers, joy is in the heart of peacemakers.
21 No evil shall befall the righteous, but the wicked shall be full of evil.
22 A lying mouth is an abomination to the Lord, but they that speak the truth are acceptable to him.
23 A prudent man hides knowledge, but the heart of fools expresses foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall reign, but the sluggard shall be under tribute.
25 The anguish in a man's heart oppresses him, but a kind word cheers him up.
26 A righteous man shows his neighbor the way, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The sluggard does not roast his game; but the property of a diligent person is of great value.
28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in its path there is no death.
Chapter 13
1 A wise son heareth his father's admonition, but a violent son heareth not reproof.
2 Of the fruit of his mouth shall a man taste good, but the soul of transgressors shall taste evil.
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul; and whoever opens his mouth wide is in trouble.