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