See here, 1. The wicked entangling themselves in trouble by their
folly, when God in justice leaves them to themselves. They are often
snared by the transgression of their lips and their throats are cut
with their own tongues. By speaking evil of dignities they expose
themselves to public justice; by giving ill language they become
obnoxious to private resentments, are sued for defamation, and actions
on the case for words are brought against them. Many a man has paid
dearly in this world for the transgression of his lips, and has felt
the lash on his back for want of a bridle upon his tongue, Ps. lxiv. 8.
2. The righteous extricating themselves out of trouble by their own
wisdom, when God in mercy comes in for their succour: The just shall
come out of such troubles as the wicked throw themselves headlong into.
It is intimated that the just may perhaps come into trouble; but,
though they fall, they shall not be utterly cast down, Ps. xxxiv. 19.