Proverbs 12:13-14 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹³An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,

but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

¹⁴By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things,

and the work of his hands returns to him.

— Proverbs 12:13-14

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