| The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. |
| Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
| He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. | One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. | The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
| By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
| Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. | One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. |
| A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies. | A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. |
| There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. | There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. |
| In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. | In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. |
| He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. | One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. |
| Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. | Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
| Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
| Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
| Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. | Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. |
| Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. | Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. |
| A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. | The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. |
| How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. | How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. |
| He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he. | One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord. |
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