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33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
    and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”

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33 But whoever listens to me will live securely
and be undisturbed by the dread of danger.”(A)

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10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
    but a chattering fool will fall.

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10 A sly wink of the eye(A) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.(A)

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
    but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)

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30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.

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30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,(A)
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.(B)

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When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
    he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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When a person’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.(A)

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17 Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
    than a house full of feasting with strife.

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17 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)

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17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
    yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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17 Discipline your child,(A) and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.

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