# An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk

"Trapped" represents being caught in a snare or being tricked. This can be stated in active form. AT: "The wicked things an evil person says will trap him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# just as the work of his hands rewards him

The phrase, "the work of his hands" represents work done by physical labor. AT: "just as the good work he does rewards him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])