| A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. |
| A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. | The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. |
| The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. | The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. |
| The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. | The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. |
| A rich person’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. | The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. |
| Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility goes before honor. | A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. |
| A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. | A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. |
| Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. | The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. |
| He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. | One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. |
| A person of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. |
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