| He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. 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 man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. |
| Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away, but when amassed little by little, it will increase. | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| Hope deferred sickens the heart, 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 he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. | One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
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