Proverbs 20

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

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Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

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Proverbs 20:3

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

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Proverbs 20:4

The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

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cold or , winter

Proverbs 20:5

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

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Proverbs 20:6

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

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goodness or , bounty

Proverbs 20:7

The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

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Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

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Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

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Proverbs 20:10

Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

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Proverbs 20:11

Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

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Proverbs 20:12

Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

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Proverbs 20:13

Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.

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Proverbs 20:14

“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.

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Proverbs 20:15

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

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Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

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Proverbs 20:17

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

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Proverbs 20:18

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

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Proverbs 20:19

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

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Proverbs 20:20

Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

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Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.

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Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

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Proverbs 20:23

Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

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Proverbs 20:24

A man's steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

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Proverbs 20:25

It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

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Proverbs 20:26

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

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Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

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Proverbs 20:28

Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

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Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

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Proverbs 20:30

Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.

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cleanseth away evil Heb. is a purging medicine against evil