| He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. |
| He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. |
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| Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. | Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. |
| A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
| A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
| He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. | One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. |
