18:27 A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.
18:28 Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.
18:29 They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.
18:30 Go not after thy lusts, but refrain thyself from thine appetites.
18:31 If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
18:32 Take not pleasure in much good cheer, neither be tied to the expence thereof.
18:33 Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt lie in wait for thine own life, and be talked on.
19:1 A labouring man that is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.
19:2 Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: and he that cleaveth to harlots will become impudent.
19:3 Moths and worms shall have him to heritage, and a bold man shall be taken away.