He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. |
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. |
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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. |
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. | One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. |