| 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 body. |
| A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. | A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. |
| Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. | One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled 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 speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a ruler. |
| Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. | One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. |
| A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | A friend loves at all times, and kinsfolk are born to share adversity. |
| A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. | Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. |
| A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. |
| A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. | A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. |
| The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. | The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the 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 into it and are safe. |
| A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. | The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. |
| Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. | Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. |
| A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. | A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. |
| 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 fruits. |
| 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. | Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. |
| Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. | To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. |
| House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
| Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. | Those who keep the commandment will live; those who are heedless of their ways will die. |
| Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. | The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established. |
| What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. | What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar. |
| It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. | It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
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