1Wine is an intemperate thing, and strong drink full of violence: But every fool is entangled with them.
2The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; And he that provokes him sins against his own soul.
3It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; But every fool is entangled with such matters.
4A sluggard when reproached is not ashamed: So also he who borrows corn in harvest.
5Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; But a prudent man will draw it out.
6A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: But it is hard to find a faithful man.
7He that walks blameless in justice, Shall leave his children blessed.
8Whenever a righteous king sits on the throne, No evil thing can stand before his presence.
9Who will boast that he has a pure heart? Or who will boldly say that he is pure from sins? a The lamp of him that reviles father or mother shall be put out, And his eyeballs shall see darkness. b A portion hastily gotten at first Shall not be blessed in the end. c Say not, I will avenge myself on my enemy; But wait on the Lord, that he may help thee.
10A large and small weight, and diverse measures, Are even both of them unclean before the Lord; And so is he that makes them.
11A youth when in company with a godly man, will be restrained in his devices, And then his way will be straight.
12The ear hears, and the eye sees: Even both of them are the Lord’s work.
13Love not to speak ill, lest thou be cut off: Open thine eyes, and be filled with bread.
23A double weight is an abomination to the Lord; And a deceitful balance is not good in his sight.
24A man’s goings are directed of the Lord: How then can a mortal understand his ways?
25It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property: For in that case repentance comes after vowing.
26A wise king utterly crushes the ungodly, And will bring a wheel upon them.
27The spirit of man is a light of the Lord, Who searches the inmost parts of the belly.
28Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, And will surround his throne with righteousness.
29Wisdom is an ornament to young men; And gray hairs are the glory of old men.
30Bruises and contusions befall bad men; And plagues shall come into the inward parts of their belly.