Proverbs 20 : 1 (NET)
Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
Proverbs 20 : 2 (NET)
The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.
Proverbs 20 : 3 (NET)
It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
Proverbs 20 : 4 (NET)
The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.
Proverbs 20 : 5 (NET)
Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
Proverbs 20 : 6 (NET)
Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person� who can find?
Proverbs 20 : 7 (NET)
The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Proverbs 20 : 8 (NET)
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20 : 9 (NET)
Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?
Proverbs 20 : 10 (NET)
Diverse weights and diverse measures� the LORD abhors both of them.
Proverbs 20 : 11 (NET)
Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right.
Proverbs 20 : 12 (NET)
The ear that hears and the eye that sees� the LORD has made them both.
Proverbs 20 : 13 (NET)
Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.
Proverbs 20 : 14 (NET)
"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.
Proverbs 20 : 15 (NET)
There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
Proverbs 20 : 16 (NET)
Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.
Proverbs 20 : 17 (NET)
Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20 : 18 (NET)
Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.
Proverbs 20 : 19 (NET)
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
Proverbs 20 : 20 (NET)
The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.
Proverbs 20 : 21 (NET)
An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 20 : 22 (NET)
Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the LORD, so that he may vindicate you.
Proverbs 20 : 23 (NET)
The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.
Proverbs 20 : 24 (NET)
The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD� so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20 : 25 (NET)
It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed.
Proverbs 20 : 26 (NET)
A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20 : 27 (NET)
The human spirit is like the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.
Proverbs 20 : 28 (NET)
Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.
Proverbs 20 : 29 (NET)
The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
Proverbs 20 : 30 (NET)
Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being.
❮
❯