| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. | Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. |
| Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
| Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel 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 truthfully are His delight. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. |
| Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up. | Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. |
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