Proverbs 20:1-8

¹Wine is an intemperate thing, and strong drink full of violence: But every fool is entangled with them.

²The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; And he that provokes him sins against his own soul.

³It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; But every fool is entangled with such matters.

⁴A sluggard when reproached is not ashamed: So also he who borrows corn in harvest.

⁵Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; But a prudent man will draw it out.

⁶A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: But it is hard to find a faithful man.

⁷He that walks blameless in justice, Shall leave his children blessed.

⁸Whenever a righteous king sits on the throne, No evil thing can stand before his presence.