| He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. | Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
| A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. | A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. |
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| Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. | Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. |
| Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. | Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. |
| A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
| He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. | Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. |
