| The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor. |
| Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. | Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
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| He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. | The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
| Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
| Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
| Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. | One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. |
| A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. | A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. |
| There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. | There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. |
| In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. | In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. |
| He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. | One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. |
| Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. | Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
| Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
| Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
| Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. | Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. |
| Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. | Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. |
| A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. | The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. |
| How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! | How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. |
| He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. | One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord. |
