Amsal 30:6

30:6 Do not add to his words,

lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar. ¹ 

Amsal 2:11

2:11 Discretion ²  will protect you, ³ 

understanding will guard you,

[30:6]  ¹ tn The form of the verb is a Niphal perfect tense with a vav consecutive from the root כָּזַב (kazav, “to lie”). In this stem it has the ideas of “been made deceptive,” or “shown to be false” or “proved to be a liar.” One who adds to or changes the word of the Lord will be seen as a liar.

[2:11]  ² tn The word מְזִמָּה (mÿzimmah, “discretion”) is the ability to know the best course of action for achieving one’s goal. It is knowledge and understanding with a purpose. This kind of knowledge enables one to make the right choices that will protect him from blunders and their consequences (cf. NLT “wise planning”; CEV “sound judgment”).

[2:11]  ³ tn Heb “will watch over you.”