| Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. | Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. |
| Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. | Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler! |
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| One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one 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 broken spirit dries up the bones. | A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. | Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. |
