People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. | No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. |
The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. | Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. |
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Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. |
A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. | One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. |