2. The terror of a king is like a lion’s growl. Whoever provokes him endangers his life.
3. It is honor for one to resolve a dispute, yet every fool quarrels.
4. A slacker will not plow in season, so at harvest he looks but finds nothing.
5. The intent of a man’s heart is deep water, but a man of insight draws it out.
6. Many a man proclaims his loyalty, but a faithful man who can find?
7. A righteous person walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
8. A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
9. Who can say: “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
10. Unequal weights and measures— both are an abomination to Adonai.
11. Even a child is known by his actions, whether his conduct is pure and upright.
12. Ears that hear and eyes that see— Adonai has made them both.
13. Do not love sleep, lest you become poor. Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.
14. “It’s bad, bad!” says the buyer, but then he goes away and boasts.
15. There is gold and abundance of rubies, but lips that speak knowledge are precious.