Proverbs 13:3-5
Expanded Bible
3 Those who ·are careful about what they say [L watch/guard their mouth] protect their lives,
but whoever ·speaks without thinking [L spreads their lips wide] will be ruined.
4 The desire of the lazy is strong, but they get nothing,
but desire of those who work hard will be satisfied.
5 ·Good [Righteous] people hate what is false,
but the wicked do shameful and disgraceful things.
Proverbs 13:3-5
New International Version
3 Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)
4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(D)
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate what is false,(E)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
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