| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. | One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. |
| The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. |
| Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. | Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
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