| He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. | He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. |
| A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. | The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. |
| An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. | By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. |
| Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away, but when amassed little by little, it will increase. | Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. |
| Hope deferred sickens the heart, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. |
| Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. | He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. |
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