Proverbs - Chapter 20 | New International Version

  • 1. Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
  • 2. A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.
  • 3. It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
  • 4. A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
  • 5. The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
  • 6. Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
  • 7. The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.
  • 8. When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
  • 9. Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
  • 10. Differing weights and differing measures-- the LORD detests them both.
  • 11. Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
  • 12. Ears that hear and eyes that see-- the LORD has made them both.
  • 13. Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
  • 14. It's no good, it's no good! says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
  • 15. Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
  • 16. Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
  • 17. Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
  • 18. Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
  • 19. A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
  • 20. If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
  • 21. An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.
  • 22. Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
  • 23. The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
  • 24. A man's steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand his own way?
  • 25. It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.
  • 26. A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
  • 27. The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being.
  • 28. Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
  • 29. The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
  • 30. Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
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