Proverbs 13:2-4

Complete Jewish Bible

²A [good] man enjoys good as a result of what he says,
but the essence of the treacherous is violence.

³He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
but one who talks too much comes to ruin.

⁴The lazy person wants but doesn’t have;
the diligent get their desires filled.

Proverbs 13:2-4

New International Version

²From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,^(A)
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.

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

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

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

New International Version (NIV)