I find (that) it pays to be honest.

我发现为人诚实有裨益。

《牛津词典》

It pays to be honest.

老实一点总划得来。

《新英汉大辞典》

This is where it pays to be disciplined.

在这里付出了代码才知道要约束自己。

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There are also survivorship policies that will pay, for example, the second to die-- there would be a policy if a husband and wife get it, then it pays out when the second of them dies.

还有一种叫做生死两全保险,它会向身故受益人赔付直至其死亡,若一对夫妻购买这种保单,且其中一方死亡,那么它会给活着的一方赔付直至其死亡

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In this environment it pays to be big, just to get leverage in distribution channels.

FORBES: Up From the Gutter

This article is adapted from "Why It Pays To Be an Optimist" by Martha E.

FORBES: Why It Pays To Be An Optimist

But oftentimes, especially in your career, where markets move quickly, it pays to be fast and decisive.

FORBES: Do You Push Away Success When It Seems To Come Too Quickly?