Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. |
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. | The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. |
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By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. | Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. |
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. | Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. |
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. | He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. |