Proverbs 12:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

The wicked is snared, i.e. brought into trouble, by the transgression of his lips, by his wicked speeches against God and men. The just shall come out of trouble, to wit, by his wise, and holy, and inoffensive speeches, whereby he pacifieth men, and gaineth God's favour and protection.

Proverbs 12:13

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