¹ Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. ² A king`s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. <sup>3</sup> It is to one`s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. ⁴ Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing. ⁵ The purposes of a person`s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. ⁶ Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? ⁷ The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. ⁸ When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.