One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion. | He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. |
One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool. | Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads 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 on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. |
One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. | A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. |
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends. | He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. |