Proverbs 20:1-8

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1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

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.

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Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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