Proverbs 20:21-30

The Message

²² Don’t ever say, “I’ll get you for that!”
    Wait for God; he’ll settle the score.

²³ God hates cheating in the marketplace;
    rigged scales are an outrage.

²⁴ The very steps we take come from God;
    otherwise how would we know where we’re going?

²⁵ An impulsive vow is a trap;
    later you’ll wish you could get out of it.

²⁶ After careful scrutiny, a wise leader
    makes a clean sweep of rebels and dolts.

²⁷ God is in charge of human life,
    watching and examining us inside and out.

²⁸ Love and truth form a good leader;
    sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.

²⁹ Youth may be admired for vigor,
    but gray hair gives prestige to old age.

³⁰ A good thrashing purges evil;
    punishment goes deep within us.