| Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues 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 mentioning 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 receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. | The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. |
| One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his 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. |
| One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray. | He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. |
| One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool. | Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. |
| When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. | In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. |
| The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. |
| It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. | The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. |
| The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. | 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 ruin to the workers of injustice. | 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 perverted. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. |
| When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. | When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. |
| The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them. | The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. |
| Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. | Riches do not profit in 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. | The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. |
| One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. | A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. |
| A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. | The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. |
| A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. | The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. |
| One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. | Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. |
| A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
| 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 faithfully are His delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. |
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