4. In seedtime sluggards do not plow;when they look for the harvest, it is not there.
5. The intention of the human heart is deep water,but the intelligent draw it forth.
6. Many say, “My loyal friend,”but who can find someone worthy of trust?
7. The just walk in integrity;happy are their children after them!
8. A king seated on the throne of judgmentdispels all evil with his glance.
9. Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,I am cleansed of my sin”?
10. Varying weights, varying measures,are both an abomination to the Lord.
11. In their actions even children can playactthough their deeds be blameless and right.
12. The ear that hears, the eye that sees—the Lord has made them both.
13. Do not love sleep lest you be reduced to poverty;keep your eyes open, have your fill of food.
14. “Bad, bad!” says the buyer,then goes away only to boast.
15. One can put on gold and abundant jewels,but wise lips are the most precious ornament.