| To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. | To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
| A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. | Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. |
| Riches do not 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. |
| The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. |
| I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. | I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. |
| By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. | By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. |
| A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. | The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. |
| One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. | A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. |
| Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. | He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die. |
| The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. | Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. |
| What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. | What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. |
| House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
| If one 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. |
| The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. | A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. |
| The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. | The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. |
| All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. | He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. |
| Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. | Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. |
| The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. |
| Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. | The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. |
| The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. |
| Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. | He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. |
| Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. | Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
| Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. | Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. |
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Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes;
cease to do evil.