| One who guards his mouth protects his life; One 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 person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. | The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. |
| Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
| One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a 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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