Proverbs 12:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

The wicked. an evil man. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in Proverbs 12:12.

transgression. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44.

lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is spoken by them. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16:1-3; Numbers 16:31-35.Psalms 64:8; Psalms 64:8); the Amalekite(2 Samuel 1:2-16); Adonijah (1 Kings 2:23); Daniel's accusers (Daniel 6:24); Jews (Matthew 27:25).

the just. a righteous one.

shall come out, &c. Illustrations: Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:10; Numbers 14:24; Numbers 14:30); Esther and her People (Esther 7:3; Esther 8:3-17; Esther 9:25); Peter (Acts 11:2-18; Acts 12:3-18).

Proverbs 12:13

13 The wickedb is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.