12:13. For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress. 12:14. By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. 12:15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels. 12:16. A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. 12:17. He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. 12:18. There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. 12:19. The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. 12:20. Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace. 12:21. Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him. 12:23. A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. 12:24. The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute. 12:25. Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. 12:26. He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. 12:27. The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. 12:28. In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death. Proverbs Chapter 13 13:1. A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved. 13:2. Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. 13:3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. 13:4. The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat. 13:5. The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded. 13:6. Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 13:7. One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches. 13:8. The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension. 13:9. The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 13:10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom. 13:11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase. 13:12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.