12:13 The evil person is ensnared 1 by the transgression of his speech, 2
but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. 3
12:14 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, 4
and the work of his hands 5 will be rendered to 6 him.
12:15 The way of a fool 7 is right 8 in his own opinion, 9
but the one who listens to advice is wise. 10
12:16 A fool’s annoyance 11 is known at once, 12
but the prudent 13 overlooks 14 an insult.
12:17 The faithful witness 15 tells what is right, 16
but a false witness 17 speaks 18 deceit.
12:18 Speaking recklessly 19 is like the thrusts of a sword,
but the words 20 of the wise bring 21 healing. 22
12:19 The one who tells the truth 23 will endure forever,
but the one who lies 24 will last only for a moment. 25