| Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. | The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
| By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
| Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. | One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. |
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