Proverbs 13:3-5

Tree of Life Version

³He who watches his mouth protects his life,
but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent soul will be satisfied.

⁵A righteous person hates lying,
but the wicked acts in shameful disgrace.

Proverbs 13:3-5

New International Version

³Those who guard their lips^(A) preserve their lives,^(B)
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.^(C)

⁴A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,^(D)
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

⁵The righteous hate what is false,^(E)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)