Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler

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Desire1Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

LeadershipAnger2A king`s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

Anger3It is to one`s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

Work4Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.

Wisdom5The purposes of a person`s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

Friendship6Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

JusticeFamily7The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

Even a child makes himself known

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LeadershipJustice8When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

Fear of Lord9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?

Justice10Differing weights and differing measures— the Lord detests them both.

Discipline11Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?

Fear of Lord12Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.

Work13Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.

Wealth14“It`s no good, it`s no good!” says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

SpeechWisdom15Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Bread gained by deceit is sweet

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Wealth16Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

Justice17Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

WisdomLeadership18Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

Speech19A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

Family20If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

Wealth21An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.

JusticeFear of Lord22Do not say, “I`ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD

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Justice23The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

Fear of Lord24A person`s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?

Fear of Lord25It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one`s vows.

LeadershipJustice26A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

Fear of Lord27The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one`s inmost being.

Leadership28Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

Wisdom29The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.

Discipline30Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.

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