1
A workman who is a drunkard will not become rich; he who despises small things will fail little by little.
2
Wine and women lead intelligent men astray, and the man who consorts with harlots is very reckless.
3
Decay and worms will inherit him, and the reckless soul will be snatched away.
4
One who trusts others too quickly is lightminded, and one who sins does wrong to himself.
5
One who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned,
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.