KJV:
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
NASB:
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.
KJV:
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
NASB:
What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.
KJV:
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
NASB:
Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good.
KJV:
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
NASB:
It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
KJV:
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
NASB:
It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
KJV:
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
NASB:
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold.
KJV:
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
NASB:
He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.
KJV:
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
NASB:
My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;