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Proverbs 20:1-8
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Proverbs 20:1-8
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Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2
The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3
It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.
4
The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing.
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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man?
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The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.
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A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters all evil with his eyes.
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Literally fear or terror which is produced by the king's wrath
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.