| 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. |
| A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. | A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. |
| Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. | He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. |
| 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. |
| Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. | Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. |
| Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. | He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. |
| A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. |
| A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. |
| Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. | Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. |
| A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. | A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. |
| A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. | A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. |
| The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. | The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. | Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. |
| A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. | A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. |
| Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. |
| He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. |
| A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
| Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. | He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. | There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. |
| 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. |
| It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. | It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. |
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