Proverbs Chapter 20
Proverbs is the 20th book in the Holy Bible.
This page contains Proverbs 20:1 to Proverbs 20:9.
Browse to all the verses of Proverbs by clicking the page number below the chapter list.
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Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
Proverbs 20:2
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:3
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 20:4
The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.
Proverbs 20:5
A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.
Proverbs 20:6
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?
Proverbs 20:7
A righteous man who walks in his integrity--How blessed are his sons after him.
Proverbs 20:8
A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:9
Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin"?
Proverbs 20:10
Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD.
Proverbs 20:11
It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.
Proverbs 20:12
The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.
Proverbs 20:13
Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.
Proverbs 20:14
"Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
Proverbs 20:16
Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
Proverbs 20:17
Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20:18
Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
Proverbs 20:19
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
Proverbs 20:20
He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.
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