[:en]”Whoever digs a pit may fall into it; whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them” (v. 8-9)
“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success” (v. 10)
“Words from a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips. At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness and the fool multiplies words” (vs. 12-13)
“No one knows what is coming — who can tell him what will happen after him?” (v. 14)
“if a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks” (v. 18)
“A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything” (v. 19)
“Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say” (v. 20)
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