Proverbs 13 - NRSV & ESV

Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide… Proverbs 13:3

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

By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. wisdom anger
Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. 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 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 suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. wisdom punishment