| Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. | Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. |
| Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. | A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. |
| The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. | The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. |
| One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. | He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. |
| 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 merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. |
| My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. | My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. |
| Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. | Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. |
| The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. | The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. |
| A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. | A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. |
| He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. | One who 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 labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. |
| 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. |
| It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. | It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. |
| He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. |
| Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. | Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. |
| 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 deal truthfully are His delight. |
| A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
| 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 fruit. |
| He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. | He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. |
| Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. | Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father. |
| 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. |
| It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. | It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. |
| 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 uprightly. |
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