One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find good. | To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. |
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord. | House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
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One who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But one who is careless of conduct will die. | Those who keep the commandment will live; those who are heedless of their ways will die. |
Many plans are in a person’s heart, But the advice of the Lord will stand. | The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established. |
What is desirable in a person is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor person than a liar. | What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar. |