en_tn/pro/14/03.md

# the mouth of ... the lips of

The mouth and the lips both refer to what a person says. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# an offshoot of his pride

An offshoot is something that grows out of something else. AT: "what his pride produces" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the wise

This word is actually a plural. "the wise men" or "wise people"

# will preserve them

"will keep them from harm" or "will keep them safe"

# the feeding trough

A "trough" is a container in which you put the food for animals.

# an abundant crop

"a good harvest"

# by the strength of an ox

"Strength" represents the strong work an ox can do. AT: "because of the work an ox does" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])