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