Proverbs 20

VIN(i) 1 Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king's anger is like a lion's roar; anyone who angers him forfeits his life. 3 It is honorable for the man to refrain from strife, but every fool will be quick to quarrel. 4 The sluggard will not plough by reason of the winter; he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. 5 The counsel in a man's heart is like deep waters, Yet a man of understanding draws it out." 6 Many a man proclaims, each one, his kindness, Yet a faithful man who can find? 7 A righteous man walks in integrity; blessed are his children after him. 8 When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes. 9 Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?" 10 Differing weights and differing measures, both of them are an abomination to the LORD. 11 Even a child is known by his actions, whether his deeds are pure and right. 12 The ear that hears and the eye that sees, the LORD has made them both. 13 Do not love sleep or you'll become poor, keep your eyes open and you'll have plenty of food. 14 "It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts. 15 There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. 16 Take the garment of anyone who puts up collateral for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for an unfamiliar woman. 17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but later his mouth will be full of gravel. 18 Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance. 19 A gossip reveals secrets. So avoid a man who speaks flattering words. 20 He who curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in obscure darkness. 21 An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end. 22 Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you. 23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing. 24 A man's steps are directed by the LORD; how then can anyone understand his own way? 25 It is a snare to the man to declare something is holy, and afterward to reconsider his vows. 26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them. 27 The lamp of the LORD is the spirit of humankind, he who searches every ⌊innermost part⌋. 28 Gracious love and truth preserve a king; through love his throne is made secure. 29 The glory of young men is their strength; and the splendor of elders is their gray hair. 30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.