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href="/niv/proverbs/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The wicked is snared by the transgression of <i>his</i> lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of <i>his</i> lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips, But the righteous <i>man</i> will come out from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We trap ourselves by telling lies, but we stay out of trouble by living right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The wicked are trapped by their own words, but honest people get themselves out of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The snare of the wicked [is] in transgression of the lips, "" And the righteous goes out from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the transgression of the lips is the snare of evil: and the just one shall come forth out of straits.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />By the sin of their lips the wicked are ensnared, but the just escape from a tight spot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The evil one is caught in the evil of his lips and the righteous escapes from trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous cometh out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the sin of <i>his</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/12-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2234" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/12.htm">Loving Discipline and Knowledge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">An evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4170.htm" title="4170: mō·w·qêš (N-ms) -- A bait or lure, a snare. Or moqesh; from yaqosh; a noose: by implication, a hook.">man is trapped</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: bə·p̄e·ša‘ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">by his rebellious</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">speech,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">but a righteous man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">escapes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6869.htm" title="6869: miṣ·ṣā·rāh (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- Tightness, a female rival. Feminine of tsar; tightness; transitively, a female rival.">from trouble.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a></span><br />A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-13.htm">Psalm 34:13</a></span><br />Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Proverbs 13:3</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a></span><br />When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">Proverbs 15:4</a></span><br />A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-2.htm">Proverbs 6:2</a></span><br />if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-3.htm">Psalm 141:3</a></span><br />Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9</a></span><br />With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Proverbs 17:20</a></span><br />The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Proverbs 26:28</a></span><br />A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-2.htm">Proverbs 6:2</a></b></br> Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Proverbs 15:2</a></b></br> The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Proverbs 18:6,7</a></b></br> A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes… </p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8</a></b></br> The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">2 Samuel 4:9</a></b></br> And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, <i>As</i> the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-2.htm">Ensnared</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Escapes</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Net</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Sinfulness</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-23.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-2.htm">Snared</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-23.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Trapped</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-29.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-10.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-25.htm">Ensnared</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-27.htm">Escapes</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Net</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-4.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/romans/7-13.htm">Sinfulness</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Snared</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-12.htm">Trapped</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm">Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Proverbs, an "evil man" is someone who consistently chooses actions and words that are contrary to God's wisdom and righteousness. This phrase sets the stage for understanding the consequences of living a life that is not aligned with divine principles. Historically, the term "evil" in the Hebrew Bible often denotes a person who is not just morally corrupt but also actively working against the community's well-being.<p><b>is trapped</b><br />The imagery of being "trapped" suggests a snare or a pitfall, which is a common metaphor in wisdom literature for the consequences of foolish or sinful behavior. The Hebrew root "לָכַד" (lakad) means to capture or ensnare, indicating that the evil man's own actions and words lead to his downfall. This reflects a broader biblical principle that sin often leads to self-destruction, as seen in the lives of various biblical figures who fell into their own traps.<p><b>by his rebellious speech</b><br />The phrase "rebellious speech" highlights the power of words and their potential to lead one astray. The Hebrew word "פֶּשַׁע" (pesha) for "rebellious" implies transgression or revolt, suggesting that the speech in question is not merely careless but actively defiant against God's order. In the ancient Near Eastern context, words were seen as powerful tools that could build up or destroy, and this proverb underscores the danger of using speech to rebel against divine wisdom.<p><b>but a righteous man</b><br />The term "righteous" is translated from the Hebrew "צַדִּיק" (tsaddiq), which denotes someone who is just, lawful, and in right standing with God. In the book of Proverbs, the "righteous man" is often portrayed as one who lives according to God's commandments and wisdom, resulting in a life of integrity and peace. This contrast with the "evil man" emphasizes the protective nature of righteousness.<p><b>escapes from trouble</b><br />The Hebrew word for "escapes" is "יֵצֵא" (yetze), meaning to go out or be delivered. This suggests that the righteous man is not immune to trouble but is able to navigate through it successfully. The phrase "from trouble" indicates that while challenges may arise, the righteous man's adherence to wisdom and godly principles provides a way out. This reflects a recurring theme in Proverbs: that wisdom and righteousness lead to life and safety, while folly and wickedness lead to destruction.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The wicked is cursed by the transgression of his lips.--</span>For his words, the product of his evil heart, while designed to injure others, often bring the offender himself into trouble (<a href="/psalms/7-16.htm" title="His mischief shall return on his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down on his own pate.">Psalm 7:16</a>), 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" (<a href="/matthew/12-37.htm" title="For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.">Matthew 12:37</a>). The "just man," on the contrary, avoids all this "trouble."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips;</span> rather, <span class="accented">in the transgression of the lips is an evil snare</span> (<a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a>). 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. <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15, 16</a>; <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Psalm 9:16</a>). 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 (<span class="greek">ὁ βλέπων</span> <span class="greek">λεῖα</span>) shall obtain mercy; but he who frequents the gates [or, 'contends in the gates,' <span class="greek">συναντῶν ἐν πύλαις</span>] will harass souls." This seems to mean the man who is calm and considerate for others will himself be treated with pity and consideration (<a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a>); but he who is a gossip, or a busybody, or litigious, will be always vexing his neighbours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/12-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">An evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man is trapped</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹקֵ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4170.htm">Strong's 4170: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bait or lure, a snare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by his rebellious</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּפֶ֣שַׁע</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄e·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> </span><span class="str2">Transgression</span><br /><br /><span class="word">speech,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֭פָתַיִם</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but a righteous man</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּֽיק׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">escapes</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from trouble.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצָּרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6869.htm">Strong's 6869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tightness, a female rival</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness (Prov. 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