Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. | He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. |
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Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. | Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. |
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. | A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. |
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. |
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. | He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. |