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Proverbs 20:11-21

Listen to Proverbs 20:11-21
11 Even a young man is known by his actions- by whether his behavior is pure and upright.[a]
12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye- the Lord made them both.[b]
13 Don't love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat.[c]
14 "It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.[d]
16 Take his garment,[e] for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.[f]
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Finalize plans through counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.[g]
19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.[h]
20 Whoever curses his father or mother- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.[i]
21 An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.[j]

Footnotes 10

  • [a] Pr 21:8
  • [b] Pr 22:2; 29:13
  • [c] Pr 6:10-11; 24:33-34
  • [d] Pr 3:15; 8:11
  • [e] A debtor's outer garment held as collateral; Dt 24:12-13,17; Jb 22:6
  • [f] Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 27:13
  • [g] Pr 11:14; 15:22; 24:6
  • [h] Pr 11:13; Lv 19:16
  • [i] Pr 24:20; Ex 21:17
  • [j] Pr 21:5; 23:5; 28:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright © 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 by Holman Bible Publishers.  Used by permission.  All rights reserved.

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