A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. | An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. | There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
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In all toil there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. | Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! |
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly. | People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. |
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. | Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |