| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred sickens the heart, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. | A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. | To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
| To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! | A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. |
| The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. | The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. |
| The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. | The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. |
| I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. | I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom and led you along the paths of righteousness. |
| Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. | A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. |
| The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. | The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor. | Authority will be granted to the diligent, but the lazy will be enslaved. |
| Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce. | Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops. |
| By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. | An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. |
| The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. | The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. | The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom, and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. |
| House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. |
| A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. |
| Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. | Pleasing words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and affording health to the body. |
| What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar. | A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. |
| Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. | Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. |
| My child, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching. | Observe your father’s command, my son, and do not reject your mother’s teaching. |
| Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. |
| Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. |
| Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. |
| A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. | A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. |
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