Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 20"

Proverbs 20

Common English Bible CEB

1 Wine is a mocker; beer a carouser. Those it leads astray won't become wise.

2 A king is as terrifying as a lion's growl. Those who anger him may lose their life.

3 It is honorable to back off from a fight, but fools jump right in.

4 The lazy don't plow during winter; at harvest they look but find nothing.

5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart; those with understanding can draw it out.

6 Many people will say that they are loyal, but who can find a reliable person?

7 The righteous live with integrity; happy are their children who come after them.

8 A king who sits on his judgment throne sifts out all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, "I'm innocent to the core; I'm cleansed from my sin"?

10 False weights and measures— the LORD detests them both.

11 Even young people are known by their actions, whether their conduct is pure and upright.

12 Ears to hear and eyes to see— the LORD made them both.

13 Don't love sleep or you will be poor; stay alert and you will have plenty to eat.

14 The buyer says, "Bad, bad," but then goes away and brags.

15 Much gold and many pearls exist, but wise speech is the most precious jewel.

16 Take the garment of the person who secures a loan for a stranger; take his pledge for a foreigner.

17 Stolen bread is sweet, but afterward the mouth is full of gravel.

18 Plans are firmed up by advice; wage wars with good guidance.

19 Gossips reveal secrets; don't associate with those who talk too much.

20 Those who curse their father or mother— their lamp will be snuffed out when it becomes dark.

21 Inheritance gained quickly at first won't bless later on.

22 Don't say, "I'll repay the evildoer!" Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.

23 The LORD detests false weights; deceptive scales aren't right.

24 A person's steps are from the LORD; how then can people understand their path?

25 It is a snare to say rashly, "It is holy," and only reflect after making the promise.

26 A wise king sifts out the wicked, and runs them over with a wheel.

27 The breath of a person is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the inmost parts.

28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king; he supports his throne by kindness.

29 Strength is the glory of young men; gray hair is the splendor of old age.

30 Blows and bruises remove evil; beatings cleanse the inner parts.

New International Version NIV

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

4 Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

6 Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

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 small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?

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 goes off and boasts about the 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 it is done for an outsider.

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

18 Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

21 An inheritance claimed too soon 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 avenge you.

23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

24 A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s 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 scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.