| A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. | Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. |
| A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. | Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. |
| The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. | Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. |
| 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 fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. |
| A rich person’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. | The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. |
| Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility goes before honor. | Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. |
| A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. | Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! |
| Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. | The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. |
| He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. | The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he 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. | There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. |
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