A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. | A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. |
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. | A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. |
The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. | The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. |
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. |
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. | A rich person’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. |
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. | Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility goes before honor. |
A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. | A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. |
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. |
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | A person of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
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