A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. | A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. |
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. |
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Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. |
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. | The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. | The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. |
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. | He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. |
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. | Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. |
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. | He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. |
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. | Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. |
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. | In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. |
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. |
The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. | The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. |
The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. | The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. |
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. | The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. |
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. |