He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. | He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. |
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. | Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
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He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. | He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die. |
There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail. | There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. |
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. | What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. |