Proverbs 12:13-15

International Children’s Bible

¹³Evil people are trapped by their evil talk.
But good people stay out of trouble.

¹⁴A person will be rewarded for what he says.
And he will also be rewarded for what he does.

¹⁵A foolish person thinks he is doing right.
But a wise person listens to advice.

Proverbs 12:13-15

New International Version

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

¹⁴From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,^(C)
and the work of their hands brings them reward.^(D)

¹⁵The way of fools seems right to them,^(E)
but the wise listen to advice.^(F)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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