| Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. | Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. |
| Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. | Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler! |
| Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. | Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. |
| A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. |
| A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. | Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. |
