| Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. |
| The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. | The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
| The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. | The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. |
| Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. | He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. |
| Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. | Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. |
| Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. | He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. |
| Lying lips conceal hatred, and whoever utters slander is a fool. | Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. |
| When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. | In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. |
| The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth. | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. |
| The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. | The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. |
| The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing. | The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. |
| The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers. | The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. |
| The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. |
| When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. | When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. |
| The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. | The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. |
| Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. | The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. |
| A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. | A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. |
| The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. | The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. |
| A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water. | The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. |
| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. | Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. |
| Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
| Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. |
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