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