| Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. | Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. |
| The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. | The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
| The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. | The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. |
| People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. | One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out. |
| Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. | Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses. |
| People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. | One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray. |
| Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. | One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool. |
| Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. | When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. |
| The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. | The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. |
| The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. | It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. |
| The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. | The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. |
| The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked. | The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, But ruin to the workers of injustice. |
| The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. |
| Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. | When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. |
| Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. | The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them. |
| Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. | Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. |
| With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. | With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. |
| A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. | One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. |
| Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. | A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. |
| The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. | A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. |
| To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. | One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. |
| A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. | A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. |
| Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
| The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
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