27 (A)There will be enough goats' milk for your food,
    for the food of your household
    and maintenance for your girls.

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27 There will be enough goat’s milk for your food,
    for the food of your house,
    and to nourish your young women.

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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.

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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
    those who serve him will be wicked.

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19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
    for though he understands, he will not respond.

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19 Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
    they might understand, but they don’t respond.

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10 (A)Do not slander a servant to his master,
    (B)lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.

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More sayings of the wise

10 Don’t slander a servant to his master;
    otherwise, the servant will curse you, and you will be guilty.

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