Proverbs 12:13

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress