| Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
| Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads 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 crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. | Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. |
| A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. | A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. |
| Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. | A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. |
| Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. | He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. |
