1. Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
2. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
3. Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
4. The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.