| One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. |
| A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
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| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. | Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. |
| Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. | Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. |
