Proverbs 13 - NRSV & NCB

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	He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. speaking wisdom life
Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. Proverbs 13:8	A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. money materialism fear

By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. wisdom anger
Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away, but when amassed little by little, it will increase. money greed work
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12	Hope deferred sickens the heart, 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 he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. wisdom punishment