Proverbs 13 - NKJV & NRSV

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	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 riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. Proverbs 13:8	Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. money materialism fear

By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. wisdom anger
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. 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 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 suffers harm. wisdom punishment