| He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. | The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. |
| Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord. | Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
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| He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die. | Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. |
| There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. | Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. |
| What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. | What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. |
