| One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. | To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. |
| A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! |
| 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 those who tell the truth. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. | Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. |
| Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. | Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. |
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A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.