When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. | When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. |
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. | The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them. |
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Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. |
With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. | With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. |
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. | One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. |
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. | A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. |
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. | A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. |