| The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. |
| Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind 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 guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | 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 hear no threats. | The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
| Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
| Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. | One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. |
| A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. | A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. |
| There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. | There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. |
| In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. | In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. |
| He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays 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 disgrace to any people. | Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| A gentle 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 gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
| Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
| Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
| Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. | Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. |
| Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. | Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. |
| A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. | The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. |
| How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, 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 finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed. | One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord. |
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