| A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. |
| The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. | A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. |
| The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. | 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 tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. |
| The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. | The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. |
| A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. | Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. |
| A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. | A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. |
| The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. |
| One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord. |
| Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. | Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. |
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