Proverbs 20:1-7

1 Wine [makes people] mock, liquor [makes them] noisy, and everyone under their influence is unwise.
2 The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion. Whoever makes him angry forfeits his life.
3 Avoiding a quarrel is honorable. After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.
4 A lazy person does not plow in the fall. He looks for something in the harvest but finds nothing.
5 A motive in the human heart is like deep water, and a person who has understanding draws it out.
6 Many people declare themselves loyal, but who can find someone who is [really] trustworthy?
7 A righteous person lives on the basis of his integrity. Blessed are his children after he is gone.
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