| Pleasing words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and affording health to the body. | Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. |
| A perverse man sows strife, and a tale-bearer destroys close friendships. | A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. |
| It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior, one who controls his temper rather than one who captures 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 parents. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. |
| Fine words are not becoming to a fool, and much less are false words to a noble. | Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a ruler. |
| One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. | One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. |
| A true friend is one at all times, and a brother is born to render help in time of need. | A friend loves at all times, and kinsfolk are born to share adversity. |
| A cheerful heart is excellent 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; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as 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 delights in expressing his own opinions. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. |
| The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. | A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. |
| The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. | 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 tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. |
| The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. | The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. |
| A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. | Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. |
| A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. | A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. |
| The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. |
| One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord. |
| Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. | Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. |
| Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. | To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. |
| A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. | House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
| Whoever observes the commandments will live, but the one who scorns them will die. | Those who keep the commandment will live; those who are heedless of their ways will die. |
| Many are the plans in a human mind, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. | The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established. |
| A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. | What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar. |
| It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. | It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
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