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Proverbs 20:1-6

1 Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler, and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.

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

2 A king's terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; anyone who provokes him endangers himself.

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

3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

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

4 The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing.

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

5 Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a man of understanding draws it up.

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

6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?

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