Proverbs 20:1-6

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

2 The dread wrath of a king is like the growling of a lion; he who provokes him to anger forfeits his life.

3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

4 The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

5 The purpose in a man's mind is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but a faithful man who can find?