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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 20
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29 verses • Page 1 of 2
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.
Proverbs 20:2
A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
It is to one's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
Proverbs 20:4
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 20:6
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.
Proverbs 20:7
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
Proverbs 20:9
Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
Differing weights and differing measures- the LORD detests them both.
Proverbs 20:10
Differing weights and differing measures— the Lord detests them both.
Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Proverbs 20:11
Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?
Ears that hear and eyes that see- the LORD has made them both.
Proverbs 20:12
Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
Proverbs 20:13
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
Proverbs 20:14
"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
Proverbs 20:16
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:17
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
Proverbs 20:20
If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD , and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord , and he will avenge you.
The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
Proverbs 20:23
The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
A man's steps are directed by the LORD . How then can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
A person's steps are directed by the Lord . How then can anyone understand their own way?
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.
Proverbs 20:25
It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one's vows.
A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man ; it searches out his inmost being.
Proverbs 20:27
The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one's inmost being.
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs 20:28
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
Proverbs 20:30
Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
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