10:16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is childish,
and your princes feast in the morning!
10:17 Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobility,
and your princes feast at the proper time – with self-control and not in drunkenness.
10:18 Because of laziness the roof caves in,
and because of idle hands the house leaks.
10:19 Feasts are made for laughter,
and wine makes life merry,
but money is the answer for everything.
10:20 Do not curse a king even in your thoughts,
and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom;
for a bird might report what you are thinking,
or some winged creature might repeat your words.