- He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. - A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. - Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,
And whoever spreads slander is a fool. - Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. - A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame. - He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
A merry heart does good, like medicine,
But a broken spirit dries the bones.