| Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. |
| Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. | Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. |
| He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. | Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he 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 cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. | Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. |
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Who is this King of glory?Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah.