1Wine is a mocker; strong drink leads to brawls; anyone under its deceptive influence is not wise. 2The fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger puts their life at risk. 3It is honorable for a man to avoid conflict, but a fool is quick to quarrel. 4The sluggard will not plow in season because of the cold; therefore, he shall have nothing and beg at harvest time. 5The intent of a man’s heart, like deep water - is hard to fathom; but a man of discernment will sound those depths. 6Most men will claim to be faithful; but who can find a truly faithful man? 7The just man walks in his integrity; blessed are his children that follow his example. 8When a wise king sits on the throne of judgment, he weighs all the evidence, discerning good from evil. 9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure and clean from sin”? 10Differing weights, and measures - the LORD detests them both as abominations. 11Even a child is known by his actions, whether his conduct is pure, and truly right. 12The hearing ear, and the seeing eye - the LORD has made them both. 13Do not crave sleep, or you will come to poverty; keep your eyes open, and you shall have abundant food. 14“It is no good, it is no good”, says the buyer; but then, after the purchase, he goes off and boasts about his acquisition. 15There is gold, and there are rubies, but the lips that speak prudence and knowledge are a rare jewel. 16Get collateral from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt; especially if he does it for a foreigner. 17Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 18Plans are established by good counsel; and do not make war without good advice. 19Avoid those who go about telling secrets; and those that flatter with their lips. 20Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in pitch darkness. 21An inheritance gotten too hastily will not be a blessing in the end. 22Do not say, “I will get even for this wrong”; but wait upon the LORD, and He shall avenge you. 23The LORD detests false weights and double standards; and dishonest scales do not please Him. 24Man's steps are directed by the LORD; so why try to understand everything along the way? 25Do not trap yourself by making a rash promise to God before considering the cost of your vow. 26A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat, and then drives the threshing wheel over them. 27The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, that sheds light on his innermost motives. 28Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is made secure by love. 29The glory of young men is their strength, and the gray head is the splendor of old men. 30Physical punishment can cleanse away evil; as can stripes the innermost depths of the heart.