JPS_ASV_Byz(i)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is riotous; and whosoever reeleth thereby is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger forfeiteth his life.
3 It is an honour for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be snarling.
4 The sluggard will not plow when winter setteth in; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness; but a faithful man who can find?