| Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. 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 man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. |
| Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it 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 men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
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