| Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. |
| Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and whoever utters 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 on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. | A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. |
| Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. | Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. |
| Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. | One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. |
