A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. | An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. | There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
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In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. | Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! |
One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. | People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. |
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. | Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |