Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. |
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. | Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. |
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. | Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. |
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. |
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. | A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. | Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. |
Bible verse of the day
He only is my rock and my salvation:he is my defence; I shall not be moved.