A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. | An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. | There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
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In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. | Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! |
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. | 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. |