31:24 But against him that is a niggard of his meat the whole city shall murmur; and the testimonies of his niggardness shall not be doubted of. 31:25 Shew not thy valiantness in wine; for wine hath destroyed many. 31:26 The furnace proveth the edge by dipping: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkeness. 31:27 Wine is as good as life to a man, if it be drunk moderately: what life is then to a man that is without wine? for it was made to make men glad. 31:28 Wine measurably drunk and in season bringeth gladness of the heart, and cheerfulness of the mind: 31:29 But wine drunken with excess maketh bitterness of the mind, with brawling and quarrelling. 31:30 Drunkenness increaseth the rage of a fool till he offend: it diminisheth strength, and maketh wounds. 31:31 Rebuke not thy neighbour at the wine, and despise him not in his mirth: give him no despiteful words, and press not upon him with urging him [to drink.] 32:1 If thou be made the master [of a feast,] lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down. 32:2 And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast. 32:3 Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick. 32:4 Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time. 32:5 A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold. 32:6 As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine. 32:7 Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked. 32:8 Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue. 32:9 If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words. 32:10 Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour. 32:11 Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay. 32:12 There take thy pastime, and do what thou wilt: but sin not by proud speech. 32:13 And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things. 32:14 Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour. 32:15 He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat. 32:16 They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light. 32:17 A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will. 32:18 A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel. 32:19 Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.