13 [a]An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.

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  1. Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the offense of the lips is an evil snare

13 Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,(A)
    and so the innocent escape trouble.(B)

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One who (A)guards his mouth protects his life;
One who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his

Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)

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37 For [a]by your words you will be justified, and [b]by your words you will be condemned.”

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  1. Matthew 12:37 Or in accordance with
  2. Matthew 12:37 Or in accordance with

37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”(A)

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