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Proverbs 20
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Proverbs 20 . 1
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.TOSKProverbs 20:1
Proverbs 20 . 2
2 The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.TOSKProverbs 20:2
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3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.TOSKProverbs 20:3
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4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.TOSKProverbs 20:4
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5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.TOSKProverbs 20:5
Proverbs 20 . 6
6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:6
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7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:7
Proverbs 20 . 8
8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:8
Proverbs 20 . 9
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:9
Proverbs 20 . 10
10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:10
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11 Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:11
Proverbs 20 . 12
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:12
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13 Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:13
Proverbs 20 . 14
14 “Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:14
Proverbs 20 . 15
15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.CProverbs 20:6-15TOSKProverbs 20:15
Proverbs 20 . 16
16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.TOSKProverbs 20:16
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17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.TOSKProverbs 20:17
Proverbs 20 . 18
18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.TOSKProverbs 20:18
Proverbs 20 . 19
19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.TOSKProverbs 20:19
Proverbs 20 . 20
20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.TOSKProverbs 20:20
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21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.TOSKProverbs 20:21
Proverbs 20 . 22
22 Do not say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.TOSKProverbs 20:22TTLamech's Song (Vengeance vs Forgiveness)
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23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.TOSKProverbs 20:23
Proverbs 20 . 24
24 A man's steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?IPJeremiah 10:23 Jeremiah 10:23-25TOSKProverbs 20:24
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25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.TOSKProverbs 20:25
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26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.TOSKProverbs 20:26
Proverbs 20 . 27
27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.TOSKProverbs 20:27
Proverbs 20 . 28
28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.TOSKProverbs 20:28
Proverbs 20 . 29
29 The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.TOSKProverbs 20:29
Proverbs 20 . 30
30 Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.TOSKProverbs 20:30