² You are snared by the words of your mouth;
You are taken by the words of your mouth.

^17 (A)A^[a] proud look,
^(B)A lying tongue,
^(C)Hands that shed innocent blood,

^31 (A)The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
But the perverse tongue will be cut out.
³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.

^13 (A)The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
^(B)But the righteous will come through trouble.

^18 (A)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
¹⁹ The truthful lip shall be established forever,
^(B)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.