1. Wine and beer make people lose control; they get loud and stumble around. And that is foolish.
2. An angry king is like a roaring lion. If you make him angry, you could lose your life.
3. People who refuse to argue deserve respect. Any fool can start an argument.
4. Some people are too lazy to plant seeds. So at harvest time, they look for food and find nothing.
5. Getting information from someone can be like getting water from a deep well. If you are smart, you will draw it out.