When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. | When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. |
The upright are guarded by their integrity; the treacherous are destroyed by their own duplicity. | The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. |
Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. | The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. |
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. | A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. |
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. | The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. |
A generous person will be enriched; he who refreshes others will also be refreshed. | The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. |
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