A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. | A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. |
A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. | A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. |
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The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. | The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. |
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. |
The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. | The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. |
Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. | Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. |
A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. | A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. |
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. |
Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. | A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |