Thematic Bible

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler,
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.

Proverbs 20:2

A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.

Proverbs 20:3

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Proverbs 20:4

The slacker does not plow during planting season;
at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing.

Proverbs 20:5

Counsel in a man’s heart is 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

The one who lives with integrity is righteous;
his children who come after him will be happy.

Proverbs 20:8

A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
I am cleansed from my sin”?

Proverbs 20:10

Differing weights and varying measures
both are detestable to the Lord.

Proverbs 20:11

Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.

Proverbs 20:12

The hearing ear and the seeing eye—
the Lord made them both.

Proverbs 20:13

Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.

Proverbs 20:14

“It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.

Proverbs 20:16

Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.

Proverbs 20:17

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

Proverbs 20:18

Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.

Proverbs 20:19

The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
avoid someone with a big mouth.

Proverbs 20:20

Whoever curses his father or mother
his lamp will go out in deep darkness.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.

Proverbs 20:22

Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”
Wait on the Lord, and He will rescue you.

Proverbs 20:23

Differing weights are detestable to the Lord,
and dishonest scales are unfair.

Proverbs 20:24

A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?

Proverbs 20:25

It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king separates out the wicked
and drives the threshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 20:27

The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,
searching the innermost parts.

Proverbs 20:28

Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

Proverbs 20:30

Lashes and wounds purge away evil,
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.


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