God's Word Translation

Proverbs 13:2-8 God's Word Translation (GW)

2. A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,but the appetite of treacherous people ⌊craves⌋ violence.

3. Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life.Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

4. A lazy person craves food and there is none,but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.

5. A righteous person hates lying,but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.

6. Righteousness protects the honest way of life,but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.

7. One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

8. A person’s riches are the ransom for his life,but the poor person does not pay attention to threats.