| Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. | He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. |
| A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes. | The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. |
| Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. | By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. |
| Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. | Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. |
| Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. | He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. |
Bible verse of the day
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy.