Proverbs 13 - NRSV & WEB

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 guards his soul. One 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 riches, but the poor hear no threats. money materialism fear

By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. wisdom anger
Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. 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 when longing is fulfilled, it 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	One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. wisdom punishment