Proverbs 13 - ESV & NRSV

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his… Proverbs 13:3

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin. speaking wisdom life
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. Proverbs 13:8	Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. money materialism fear

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. wisdom anger
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. money greed work
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12	Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. hope life heart
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. wisdom punishment