
Proverbs 20 New International Version (NIV)20 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; 3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, 4 Sluggards do not plow in season; 5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, 6 Many claim to have unfailing love, 7 The righteous lead blameless lives; 8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, 9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; 10 Differing weights and differing measures— 11 Even small children are known by their actions, 12 Ears that hear and eyes that see— 13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; 14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer— 15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, 16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; 17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, 18 Plans are established by seeking advice; 19 A gossip betrays a confidence; 20 If someone curses their father or mother, 21 An inheritance claimed too soon 22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” 23 The Lord detests differing weights, 24 A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. 25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly 26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; 27 The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the Lord 28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; 29 The glory of young men is their strength, 30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil, Footnotes:
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