Wine is a mocker , strong drink is a brawler , and whoever is led astray is not wise.
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion ; whoever provokes (him) forfeits his own life.
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute , but any fool will quarrel.
The slacker does not plow in season ; at harvest time he looks , but nothing is there.
The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters , but a man of understanding draws them out.
Many a man proclaims his loving devotion , but who can find a trustworthy man ?
The righteous man walks with integrity ; blessed (are) his children after him.
A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Who can say , “ I have kept my heart pure ; I am cleansed from my sin ”?
Differing weights and unequal measures ... — both are detestable to the LORD ....
Even a young man is known by his actions — whether his conduct is pure ... and upright.
Ears that hear and eyes that see — the LORD has made them ... both.
Do not love sleep , or you will grow poor ; open your eyes , (and) you will have plenty of food.
“ Worthless , worthless ! ” says the buyer , but on the way out - he gloats.
There is an abundance of gold (and) rubies , but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger ; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man , but later his mouth is full of gravel.
Set plans by consultation , and wage war under sound guidance.
He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip ; vvv avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
Whoever curses his father or mother , his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
Do not say , “ I will avenge this evil ! ” Wait on the LORD , and He will save
Unequal weights ... are detestable to the LORD , and dishonest scales are no good.
A man’s steps (are) from the LORD , so how can anyone understand his own way ?
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly , only later to reconsider his vows.
A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
The spirit of a man (is) the lamp of the LORD , searching out ... his inmost being ....
Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king ; by these he maintains his throne.
The glory of young men is their strength , and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
Lashes and wounds scour evil , and beatings cleanse the inmost parts ....