Proverbs 13 - NKJV & ESV

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens… Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. Proverbs 13:3	Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. speaking wisdom life
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. Proverbs 13:8	The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. money materialism fear

By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. wisdom anger
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. money greed work
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it 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
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. wisdom punishment