| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid. | To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. |
| A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. | A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. | Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! |
| The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. | The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. |
| Authority will be granted to the diligent, but the lazy will be enslaved. | Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. |
| Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. | Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. |
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