| The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. | The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. |
| Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. | Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. | With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. |
| A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. | One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. |
| The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. | Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. | The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. |
| Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. | Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
| Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. |
| He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. | The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. |
| Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
| He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. | One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
| A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies. | A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. |
| There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. | There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
| In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. | In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. |
| He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. | He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. |
| Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. | Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. | A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. |
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