He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. | Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. | The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. |
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By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. | By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. |
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. | Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. | Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. |