| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. | To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. |
| Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. | A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. |
| Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel 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 act 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, while the lazy will be put to forced labor. | Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. |
| Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up. | Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. |
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