Author: Bible Reader

1 Wine `is’ a scorner — strong drink `is’ noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise. 2

1 Better `is’ the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse `in’ his lips, who `is’ a fool. 2

1 Be not envious of evil men, And desire not to be with them. 2 For destruction doth their heart

1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which `is’ before thee, 2 And thou

1 The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident. 2

1 Boast not thyself of to-morrow, For thou knowest not what a day bringeth forth. 2 Let another praise thee,

1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour `is’ not comely for a fool. 2 As