| He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. | One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. | The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
| An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
| Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away, but when amassed little by little, it will increase. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
| Hope deferred sickens the heart, 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 he who mingles with 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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The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty.