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When there are no oxen, there is no food in the barn.
    But with the strength of an ox, much grain can be grown.

A truthful witness does not lie.
    But a false witness tells nothing but lies.

Those who make fun of wisdom look for it but do not find it.
    But the person with understanding easily finds knowledge.

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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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