1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2
The dread anger of a king is like the growling of a lion; anyone who provokes him to anger forfeits life itself.
3
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
4
The lazy person does not plow in season; harvest comes, and there is nothing to be found.
5
The purposes in the human mind are like deep water, but the intelligent will draw them out.
6
Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?
7
The righteous walk in integrity— happy are the children who follow them!
8
A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.
9
Who can say, "I have made my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?
10
Diverse weights and diverse measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord.