Proverbs 20
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1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.1Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler, and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
2The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.2A king's terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
4The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.4The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing.
5The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.5Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a man of understanding draws it out.
6Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?6Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?
7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.7The one who lives with integrity is righteous; his children who come after him will be happy.
8A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.8A king sitting on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?9Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin"?
10Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.10Differing weights and varying measures-- both are detestable to the LORD.
11Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.11Even a young man is known by his actions-- if his behavior is pure and upright.
12Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.12The hearing ear and the seeing eye-- the LORD made them both.
13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.13Don't love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat."
14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.14It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.15There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.16Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.18Finalize plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.
19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.19The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
20Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.20Whoever curses his father or mother-- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
21An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.21An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.
22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.22Don't say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and He will rescue you.
23Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.23Differing weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are unfair.
24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?24A man's steps are determined by the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.25It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows.
26A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.26A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.27The LORD's lamp sheds light on a person's life, searching the innermost parts.
28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.28Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.
29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.29The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.30Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.
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