Proverbs

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

The lazy man will not plow because of the cold. At harvest time he looks and there is nothing, so he must beg.

It is an honor for a man to resolve a dispute, but every fool can get himself into a quarrel.

A king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion. Anyone who provokes him endangers himself.

Wine is a mocker and strong liquor is raging. Whoever is deceived by them is not wise.

Judgments are prepared for scorners and beatings for the backs of fools.

An ungodly witness mocks justice and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

If you stop listening to correction my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

He that robs his father and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame and brings reproach.

Strike a scorner and the inexperienced will learn a lesson. Rebuke the discerning and he gains knowledge.