16 Woe to the land whose king was a servantand whose princes feast in the morning.
17 Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birthand whose princes eat at a proper time –for strength and not for drunkenness.
18 Through laziness, the rafters sag;because of idle hands, the house leaks.
19 A feast is made for laughter,wine makes life merry,and money is the answer for everything.
20 Do not revile the king even in your thoughts,or curse the rich in your bedroom,because a bird in the sky may carry your words,and a bird on the wing may report what you say.