Thematic Bible
Proverbs 20:1 (show verse)
Wine is a voluptuous thing, and drunkenness causes sedition; whoso delighteth therein, shall never be wise.
Proverbs 20:2 (show verse)
The king ought to be feared as the roaring of a lion; whoso provoketh him unto anger, offendeth against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:3 (show verse)
It is a man's honour to keep himself from strife; but they that have pleasure in brawling, are fools every one.
Proverbs 20:4 (show verse)
A slothful body will not go to plow, for cold of the winter; therefore shall he go a begging in Summer and have nothing.
Proverbs 20:5 (show verse)
Wise counsel in the heart of man is like a water in the deep of the earth; but he that hath understanding bringeth it forth.
Proverbs 20:6 (show verse)
Many there be that would be called good-doers; but where shall one find a true faithful man?
Proverbs 20:7 (show verse)
Whoso leadeth a godly and an innocent life; happy shall his children be whom he leaveth behind him.
Proverbs 20:8 (show verse)
A king that sitteth in judgment, and looketh well about him, driveth away all evil.
Proverbs 20:9 (show verse)
Who can say, "My heart is clean, I am innocent from sin"?
Proverbs 20:10 (show verse)
To use two manner of weights, or two manner of measures, both these are abominable unto the LORD.
Proverbs 20:11 (show verse)
A child is known by his conversation, whether his works be pure and right.
Proverbs 20:12 (show verse)
As for the hearing of the ear and the sight of the eye, the LORD hath made them both.
Proverbs 20:13 (show verse)
Delight not thou in sleep, lest thou come to poverty; but open thine eyes, and thou shalt have bread enough.
Proverbs 20:14 (show verse)
"It is naught; It is naught," sayeth he that buyeth anything: but when he cometh to his own house, then he boasteth of his pennyworth.
Proverbs 20:15 (show verse)
A mouth of understanding is more worth than gold, many precious stones, and costly Jewels.
Proverbs 20:16 (show verse)
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and take a pledge of him for the unknown man's sake.
Proverbs 20:17 (show verse)
Every man liketh the bread that is gotten in deceit; but at the last his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20:18 (show verse)
Through counsel the things that men devise go forward; and with discretion ought wars to be taken in hand.
Proverbs 20:19 (show verse)
Meddle not with him that betrayeth secrets, and is a slanderer, and deceiveth with his lips.
Proverbs 20:20 (show verse)
Whoso curseth his father and mother, his light shall be put out in the midst of darkness.
Proverbs 20:21 (show verse)
The heritage that cometh too hastily at the first, shall not be praised at the end.
Proverbs 20:22 (show verse)
Say not thou, "I will recompense evil"; but put thy trust in the LORD, and he shall defend thee.
Proverbs 20:23 (show verse)
The LORD abhoreth two manner of weights, and a false balance is an evil thing.
Proverbs 20:24 (show verse)
The LORD ordereth every man's goings; for what is he, that understandeth his own way?
Proverbs 20:25 (show verse)
It is a snare for a man to blaspheme that which is holy, and then to go about with vows.
Proverbs 20:26 (show verse)
A wise king destroyeth the ungodly, and bringeth the wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:27 (show verse)
The lantern of the LORD is the breath of man; and goeth through all the inward parts of the body.
Proverbs 20:28 (show verse)
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
Proverbs 20:29 (show verse)
The strength of young men is their worship; and a grey head, is a honour unto the aged.
Proverbs 20:30 (show verse)
Wounds drive away evil; and so do stripes the inward parts of the body.