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Proverbs 20:2-12

Revised Standard Version RSV

2 The dread wrath of a king is like the growling of a lion; he who provokes him to anger forfeits his life.

3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

4 The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

5 The purpose in a man's mind is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

7 A righteous man who walks in his integrity--blessed are his sons after him!

8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, "I have made my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?

10 Diverse weights and diverse measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD.

11 Even a child makes himself known by his acts, whether what he does is pure and right.

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

New International Version NIV

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.