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Without cattle the manger is empty,
but a great harvest is gained by the strength of an ox.
A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes lies.
A scoffer seeks wisdom yet finds none,
but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(A) come abundant harvests.

An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(B)

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(C)

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