| Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. | Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. |
| A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. | A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. |
| He who 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. |
| Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. |
| Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. | Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a ruler. |
| He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates 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 merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. | A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. |
| Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. | Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. |
| A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. |
| A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. | A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. |
| The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost 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 run to it and are safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. |
| The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. | The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. |
| Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. | Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. |
| A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. | 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 fruit. | 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 who has friends must himself be friendly, 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. |
| He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. | To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. |
| Houses and riches are an inheritance 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. |
| He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die. | Those who keep the commandment will live; those who are heedless of their ways will die. |
| There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—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 kindness, 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 honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. | It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
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