Proverbs 20
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Prov 20:1
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Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
Prov 20:2
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The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Prov 20:3
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Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
Prov 20:4
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The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.
Prov 20:5
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A plan in the heart of a man is {like} deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.
Prov 20:6
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Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?
Prov 20:7
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A righteous man who walks in his integrity-- How blessed are his sons after him.
Prov 20:8
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A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.
Prov 20:9
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Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin"?
Prov 20:10
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Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD.
Prov 20:11
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It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.
Prov 20:12
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The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.
Prov 20:13
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Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, {and} you will be satisfied with food.
Prov 20:14
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"Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
Prov 20:15
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There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
Prov 20:16
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Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
Prov 20:17
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Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Prov 20:18
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Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
Prov 20:19
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He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
Prov 20:20
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He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.
Prov 20:21
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An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.
Prov 20:22
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Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
Prov 20:23
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Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good.
Prov 20:24
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Man's steps are {ordained} by the LORD, How then can man understand his way?
Prov 20:25
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It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.
Prov 20:26
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A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the {threshing} wheel over them.
Prov 20:27
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The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.
Prov 20:28
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Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.
Prov 20:29
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The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.
Prov 20:30
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Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes {reach} the innermost parts.
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