Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 12:13

Saturday, August 22, 2026

An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
— Proverbs 12:13

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Proverbs 12:13
Devo: Today's Verse
"An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble."
Trapped!
Illustration of Proverbs 12:13
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 12:13 -- An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 12:13 — An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.

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