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Proverbs 20:1-9

1 Wine is a mocker; beer a carouser. Those it leads astray won't become wise.

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

2 A king is as terrifying as a lion's growl. Those who anger him may lose their life.

2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

3 It is honorable to back off from a fight, but fools jump right in.

3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

4 The lazy don't plow during winter; at harvest they look but find nothing.

4 Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.

5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart; those with understanding can draw it out.

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

6 Many people will say that they are loyal, but who can find a reliable person?

6 Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

7 The righteous live with integrity; happy are their children who come after them.

7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

8 A king who sits on his judgment throne sifts out all evil with his eyes.

8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, "I'm innocent to the core; I'm cleansed from my sin"?

9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?