Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers 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. |
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The memory 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 heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. | A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. |
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse 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. |
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. | Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life, but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. |
Lying lips conceal hatred, and whoever utters slander is a fool. | Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. |
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. | Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. |
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth. | The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. |
The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. | The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth, and our toil adds nothing to it. |
The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing. | 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 destruction for evildoers. | 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 perverse. | 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 disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. | When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. |
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. | The upright are guarded by their integrity; the treacherous are destroyed by their own duplicity. |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches will be of no avail on 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. | With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. |
A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. | One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. |
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get 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 enriched, and one who gives water will get water. | A generous person will be enriched; he who refreshes others will also be refreshed. |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid. |
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
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 plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. |
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. |