| Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. | It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. |
| People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. | All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart. |
| The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. | To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
| Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. | Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. |
| Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! | All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back. |
| Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. | A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. |
| True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. | The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. |
| Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. | Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. |
| Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. | The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. |
| Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. | Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist. |
| In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. | When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward heaven. |
| My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! | My child, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. |
| The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. | The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. |
| In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short. | Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, you will find a future, and your hope will not be cut off. |
| A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. | Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. |
| Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. | Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent; do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is nearby than kindred who are far away. |
| A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. | The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. |
| As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. | Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. |
| As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. | Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. |
| God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. | When one will not listen to the law, even one's prayers are an abomination. |
| People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. | No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. |
| Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. | A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. |
| Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. | A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
| Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. | The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. |
| Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. | Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
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