Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. |
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. | A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. |
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By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. | An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. |
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. | Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away, but when amassed little by little, it will increase. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred sickens the heart, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. | Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. |