The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. | The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them. |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. |
The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. | With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. |
A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. | One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. |
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. | A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. |
The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. | A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. |
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. | One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. |
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. |
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of 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 deal truthfully are His delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. |
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. | One who guards his mouth protects his life; 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 person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled 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 people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. |
A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies. | A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares 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 person, But its end is the way of death. |
In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. | In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. |
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. | One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. |
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 soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |