| He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. | The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
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| Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. |
| Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
| He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. | One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
