2 The dread of a sovereign is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him sins against his own life.
3 For a man to cease from strife is esteem, But every fool bursts out.
4 The lazy one does not plough after the autumn; At harvest time he inquires – there is none!
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it up.
6 Most men proclaim each his own kindness, But who finds a trustworthy man?
7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.
8 A sovereign who sits on the throne of judgment Is scattering all evil with his eyes.