| A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. | A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. |
| There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death. | There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. |
| Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. | In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. |
| A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. | One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. |
| Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. | Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. |
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