| Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. | Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. |
| 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. |
| For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. | Because in much wisdom there is much grief; and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain. |
| Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. | Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, And one who obtains understanding. |
| The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
| The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
| So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. | Know that wisdom is the same for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off. |
| I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. | I have instructed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. |
| O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! | Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! |
| 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. |
| Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. | Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. |
| The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. |
| The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. | Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. |
| One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. | One person values one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. |
| That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ. | That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and that they would attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself. |
| My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. | My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad. |
| The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. | The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. |
| An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. | With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. |
| A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. |
| A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. | A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. |
| The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. | The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. |
| Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. | Turn to my rebuke, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. |
| A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. | A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. |
| Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. | Many will be purged, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. |
| 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. |
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