He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. | No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. |
A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
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Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. |
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. | Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. |
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. | One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. |