| Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. | Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. |
| Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. | Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. |
| The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. | The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. |
| The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. | A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. |
| One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out. | Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety, but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. |
| Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses. | Hatred stirs up strife, but love overlooks all offenses. |
| One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray. | Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life, but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. |
| One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. |
| When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. | Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. |
| The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. | The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. |
| It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. | The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth, and our toil adds nothing to it. |
| The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. | The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. |
| The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, But ruin to the workers of injustice. | The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers. |
| The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. | The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. |
| When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. | When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. |
| The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them. | The upright are guarded by their integrity; the treacherous are destroyed by their own duplicity. |
| Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. | Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. | With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. |
| One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
| A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. | The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. | A generous person will be enriched; he who refreshes others will also be refreshed. |
| One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid. |
| A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
| 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 those who counsel peace have joy. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. |
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