| Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father, and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you; far better is a friend nearby than a brother who is far away. | Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend, And do not go to your brother’s house on the day of your disaster; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away. |
| The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. | A prudent person sees evil and hides himself; But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty. |
| As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. | As iron sharpens iron, So one person sharpens another. |
| Just as water reflects one’s face, so does one human heart reflect another. | As in water a face reflects the face, So the heart of a person reflects the person. |
| When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayer is detestable. | One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. | One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion. |
| A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. | A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. |
| A man’s pride will bring him low, but lowly souls will rise to honor. | A person’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
| The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure. | The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. |
| Every word of God has proved to be true; he is a shield to those who trust in him. | Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. |
| Keep falsehood and lying far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but simply provide me with the food that I need. | Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion. |
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