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Proverbs 20

New American Standard Bible NAS

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.

2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

4 The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.

5 A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.

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

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

8 A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin "?

10 Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD .

11 It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.

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

13 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.

14 "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.

15 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

16 Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

17 Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

18 Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.

19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip .

20 He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.

21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.

22 Do not say, "I will repay evil "; Wait for the LORD , and He will save you.

23 Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD , And a false scale is not good.

24 Man's steps are ordained by the LORD , How then can man understand his way?

25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.

26 A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD , Searching all the innermost parts of his being.

28 Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

29 The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.

30 Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts.

New International Version NIV

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

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.

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

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

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

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 tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

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

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

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

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

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

23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

24 A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

29 The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.

30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.