Proverbs Chapter 20 (NASB)

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undefined Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.

undefined The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

undefined Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

undefined The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.

undefined A plan in the heart of a man is [like] deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.

undefined Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?

undefined A righteous man who walks in his integrity-- How blessed are his sons after him.

undefined A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.

undefined Who can say, 'I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin '?

undefined Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD.

undefined It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.

undefined The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.

undefined Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, [and] you will be satisfied with food.

undefined 'Bad, bad,' says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.

undefined There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

undefined Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

undefined Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

undefined Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.

undefined He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.

undefined He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.

undefined An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.

undefined Do not say, 'I will repay evil'; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

undefined Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good.

undefined Man's steps are [ordained] by the LORD, How then can man understand his way?

undefined It is a trap for a man to say rashly, 'It is holy!' And after the vows to make inquiry.

undefined A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the [threshing] wheel over them.

undefined The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.

undefined Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

undefined The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.

undefined Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes [reach] the innermost parts.

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