One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion. | He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool. | He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters 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 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. | One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. |
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends. | He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. |