Proverbs 20:10-20

10 ¹Differing weights and differing measures, Both * of them are abominable to the LORD.

11 It is by his deeds that a lad ²distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.

12 The hearing ³ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both * of them.

13 ⁴Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.

14 "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.

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

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

17 ⁵Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

18 Prepare ⁶plans by consultation, And ⁷make war by wise guidance.

19 He who ⁸goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with ⁹a gossip *.

20 He who ¹⁰curses his father or his mother, His ¹¹lamp will go out in time of darkness.

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