| Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father. | Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. |
| Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. | Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. |
| He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. | One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a 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 adversity. |
| A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. | A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. | Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. |
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