A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. |
A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. | A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. |
The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. | The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. |
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. |
A rich person’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. | A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. |
Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility goes before honor. | Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. |
A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. | A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. |
He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. |
A person of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
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