| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. |
| The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. | Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel 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 act 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, while the lazy will be put to forced labor. |
| Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. | Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up. |
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