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## Proverbs 12:15-17 in Context (Verses 12–20 KJV)
 
 [12 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/12) The wicked desireth the net of evil *men:* but the root of the righteous yieldeth *fruit*.*
 
 [13 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/13) The wicked is snared by the transgression of *his* lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.*
 
 [14 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/14) A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of *his* mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
 
 [15 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/15) The way of a fool *is* right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel *is* wise.
 
 [16 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/16) A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent *man* covereth shame.*
 
 [17 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/17) *He that* speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
 
 [18 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/18) There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise *is* health.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/19) The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue *is* but for a moment.
 
 [20 ](/kjv/proverbs/12/20) Deceit *is* in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace *is* joy.
 
[Proverbs 11](/kjv/proverbs/11) [Proverbs 13](/kjv/proverbs/13)

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