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Proverbs 20:12-22

12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye- the Lord made them both.

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

13 Don't love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat.

13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.

14 "It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats.

14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.

15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

16 Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.

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 is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is full of gravel.

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

18 Finalize plans through counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.

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

19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.

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

20 Whoever curses his father or mother- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.

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

21 An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.

21 An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.

22 Don't say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the Lord, and He will rescue you.

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.