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