2. A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
3. It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
4. Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
5. The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
6. Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
7. The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
8. When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
9. Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?
10. Differing weights and differing measures— the Lord detests them both.