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On Life and Conduct |
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| Proverbs 20:1 |
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Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And
whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. |
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| Proverbs 20:2 |
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The terror of a king is like the growling of
a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. |
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| Proverbs 20:3 |
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Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel. |
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| Proverbs 20:4 |
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The sluggard does not plow after the autumn,
So he begs during the harvest and has nothing. |
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| Proverbs 20:5 |
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A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it out. |
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| Proverbs 20:6 |
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Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who
can find a trustworthy man? |
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| Proverbs 20:7 |
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A righteous man who walks in his integrity--
How blessed are his sons after him. |
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| Proverbs 20:8 |
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A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses
all evil with his eyes. |
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| Proverbs 20:9 |
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Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am
pure from my sin"? |
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| Proverbs 20:10 |
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Differing weights and differing measures, Both
of them are abominable to the LORD. |
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| Proverbs 20:11 |
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It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes
himself If his conduct is pure and right. |
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| Proverbs 20:12 |
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The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD
has made both of them. |
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| Proverbs 20:13 |
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Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. |
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| Proverbs 20:14 |
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"Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes
his way, then he boasts. |
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| Proverbs 20:15 |
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There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But
the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. |
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| Proverbs 20:16 |
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Take his garment when he becomes surety for
a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge. |
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| Proverbs 20:17 |
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Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. |
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| Proverbs 20:18 |
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Prepare plans by consultation, And make war
by wise guidance. |
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| Proverbs 20:19 |
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He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with a gossip. |
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| Proverbs 20:20 |
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He who curses his father or his mother, His
lamp will go out in time of darkness. |
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| Proverbs 20:21 |
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An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end. |
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| Proverbs 20:22 |
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Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the
LORD, and He will save you. |
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| Proverbs 20:23 |
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Differing weights are an abomination to the
LORD, And a false scale is not good. |
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| Proverbs 20:24 |
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Man's steps are ordained by the LORD, How then
can man understand his way? |
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| Proverbs 20:25 |
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It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is
holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry. |
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| Proverbs 20:26 |
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A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the
threshing wheel over them. |
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| Proverbs 20:27 |
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The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching
all the innermost parts of his being. |
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| Proverbs 20:28 |
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Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he
upholds his throne by righteousness. |
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| Proverbs 20:29 |
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The glory of young men is their strength, And
the honor of old men is their gray hair. |
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| Proverbs 20:30 |
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Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes
reach the innermost parts. |
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