Proverbs 20:1-5 New English Translation (NET)

1. Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler;whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

2. The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion;whoever provokes him sins against himself.

3. It is an honor for a person to cease from strife,but every fool quarrels.

4. The sluggard will not plow during the planting season,so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.

5. Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water,but an understanding person draws it out.

Proverbs 20