Proverbs 13:2-4

Christian Standard Bible

² From the fruit of his mouth,
a person will enjoy good things,^(A)
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.^(B)

³ The one who guards his mouth protects his life;^(C)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.^(D)

⁴ The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.^(E)