Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. | He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. |
House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. |
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Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. | He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in 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 plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail. |
What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. | That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. |