Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Original Language Analysis
בְּפֶ֣שַׁע
by the transgression
H6588
בְּפֶ֣שַׁע
by the transgression
Strong's:
H6588
Word #:
1 of 7
a revolt (national, moral or religious)
שְׂ֭פָתַיִם
of his lips
H8193
שְׂ֭פָתַיִם
of his lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
2 of 7
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
מוֹקֵ֣שׁ
is snared
H4170
מוֹקֵ֣שׁ
is snared
Strong's:
H4170
Word #:
3 of 7
a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
וַיֵּצֵ֖א
shall come out
H3318
וַיֵּצֵ֖א
shall come out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
5 of 7
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
Cross References
Proverbs 21:23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.Psalms 64:8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.Proverbs 11:8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.Proverbs 6:2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.Daniel 6:24And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.2 Peter 2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.Psalms 5:6Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.Psalms 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Historical Context
Reflects covenant community where one's words could bring guilt or provide defense. False words ensnared speakers in contradictions and consequences; truthful words provided deliverance.
Questions for Reflection
- How have your words created traps that have snared you?
- How can you guard your speech to avoid self-imposed troubles?
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Analysis & Commentary
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble. Sinful speech entraps the wicked - their own words become snare. Righteous persons escape trouble that wicked words create. This verse warns that verbal sins have consequences - lying, slander, and foolish speech entrap speakers. Conversely, righteous speech enables escape from dangers wicked speech creates.