| Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. | Pleasing words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and affording health to the body. |
| A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. | A perverse man sows strife, and a tale-bearer destroys close friendships. |
| Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. | It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior, one who controls his temper rather than one who captures a city. |
| Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. |
| Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. | Fine words are not becoming to a fool, and much less are false words to a noble. |
| Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. | One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. |
| A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | A true friend is one at all times, and a brother is born to render help in time of need. |
| A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. | Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. |
| A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. |
| A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. | The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. |
| The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. | The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. |
| 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 tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. |
| A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. | The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. |
| Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. | A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. |
| A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. | A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. |
| Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. | The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. |
| He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. | One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. |
| A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. |
| Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. | Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. |
| House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. |
| Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. | Whoever observes the commandments will live, but the one who scorns them will die. |
| Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. | Many are the plans in a human mind, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. |
| What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. | A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. |
| It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. | It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. |
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