Proverbs 13 - NRSV & NLT

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	Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. speaking wisdom life
Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. Proverbs 13:8	The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. money materialism fear

By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. wisdom anger
Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. 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 dream 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	Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. wisdom punishment