Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. | No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. |
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another 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 showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. |
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. | One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. |