| A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. | An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
| There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death. | There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
| Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. | Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! |
| A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. | People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. |
| Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. | Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
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