Proverbs 20:1-7

1 Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and any who go astray by it are not wise.

2 Roaring like the lion [is the] dreaded anger of a king; he who provokes him forfeits his life.

3 [It is] honorable for the man to refrain from strife, but every fool will be quick to quarrel.

4 The lazy person will not plow in season; he will expect at the harvest, but there [will be] nothing.

5 Deep waters [are like] purpose in the heart of a man, and a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Many a person will proclaim his loyalty [for] himself, but a man [who is] trustworthy, who can find?

7 He who walks in his integrity [is] righteous; happy are his children who follow him.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "soul," or "inner self"
• [b]. Or "mind"
• [c]. Or "her"; referring to "purpose"