| Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. | He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. |
| House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
| Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. |
| Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. | There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. |
| What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. | The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. |
