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Proverbs 20:1-8
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Proverbs 20:1-8
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Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.
2
The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
3
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.
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Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest.
5
Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out.
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Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?
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The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.
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When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence, distinguishing the bad from the good.
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