Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. | Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. |
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. |
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. |
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. | Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. |