Proverbs 20:10-20

10 Differing weights and varying measures[a]- both are detestable to the Lord.[b]
11 Even a young man is known by his actions- by whether his behavior is pure and upright.[c]
12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye- the Lord made them both.[d]
13 Don't love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat.[e]
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.[f]
16 Take his garment,[g] for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.[h]
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.[i]
19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.[j]
20 Whoever curses his father or mother- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.[k]

Footnotes 11

  • [a]. Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure
  • [b]. Pr 11:1; 20:23; Dt 25:14-15; Mc 6:10-11
  • [c]. Pr 21:8
  • [d]. Pr 22:2; 29:13
  • [e]. Pr 6:10-11; 24:33-34
  • [f]. Pr 3:15; 8:11
  • [g]. A debtor's outer garment held as collateral; Dt 24:12-13,17; Jb 22:6
  • [h]. Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 27:13
  • [i]. Pr 11:14; 15:22; 24:6
  • [j]. Pr 11:13; Lv 19:16
  • [k]. Pr 24:20; Ex 21:17
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