| The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. | He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. |
| Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
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| Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their 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 a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. | There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. |
| What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. | The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. |
