Proverbs 20 : 1 (HCSB)
Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler, and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
Proverbs 20 : 2 (HCSB)
A king's terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
Proverbs 20 : 3 (HCSB)
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
Proverbs 20 : 4 (HCSB)
The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing.
Proverbs 20 : 5 (HCSB)
Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a man of understanding draws it up.
Proverbs 20 : 6 (HCSB)
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?
Proverbs 20 : 7 (HCSB)
The one who lives with integrity is righteous; his children who come after him will be happy.
Proverbs 20 : 8 (HCSB)
A king sitting on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20 : 9 (HCSB)
Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin"?
Proverbs 20 : 10 (HCSB)
Differing weights and varying measures-- both are detestable to the LORD.
Proverbs 20 : 11 (HCSB)
Even a young man is known by his actions-- by whether his behavior is pure and upright.
Proverbs 20 : 12 (HCSB)
The hearing ear and the seeing eye-- the LORD made them both.
Proverbs 20 : 13 (HCSB)
Don't love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat.
Proverbs 20 : 14 (HCSB)
"It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats.
Proverbs 20 : 15 (HCSB)
There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
Proverbs 20 : 16 (HCSB)
Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
Proverbs 20 : 17 (HCSB)
Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is full of gravel.
Proverbs 20 : 18 (HCSB)
Finalize plans through counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.
Proverbs 20 : 19 (HCSB)
The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
Proverbs 20 : 20 (HCSB)
Whoever curses his father or mother-- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
Proverbs 20 : 21 (HCSB)
An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.
Proverbs 20 : 22 (HCSB)
Don't say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and He will rescue you.
Proverbs 20 : 23 (HCSB)
Differing weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are unfair.
Proverbs 20 : 24 (HCSB)
A man's steps are determined by the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20 : 25 (HCSB)
It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows.
Proverbs 20 : 26 (HCSB)
A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20 : 27 (HCSB)
A person's breath is the lamp of the LORD, searching the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20 : 28 (HCSB)
Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 20 : 29 (HCSB)
The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
Proverbs 20 : 30 (HCSB)
Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.
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