| Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. | Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
| Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. |
| The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. | The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. |
| One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. | Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. |
| Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. | My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. |
| Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. | Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. |
| The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. | Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. |
| A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. | A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. |
| He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. | If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
| In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. | In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. |
| He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. | Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. |
| It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. | It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. |
| He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. | Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
| A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. | The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. |
| Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. |
| He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. | Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. |
| Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. |
| House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. | House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
| It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. | It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. |
| He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity. | He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity. |
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