Young’s Literal Translation

1 Better `is’ a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife. 2

1 Of man `are’ arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue. 2 All the ways

1 A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold — good grace. 2 Rich and

1 Rivulets of waters `is’ the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth

1 Wine `is’ a scorner — strong drink `is’ noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise. 2

1 Better `is’ the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse `in’ his lips, who `is’ a fool. 2

1 Be not envious of evil men, And desire not to be with them. 2 For destruction doth their heart