Proverbs 20 :: New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB95)

On Life and Conduct

Pro 20:1

Pro 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,
And whoever [fn]is intoxicated by it is not wise.

Pro 20:2

Pro 20:2The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger [fn]forfeits his own life.

Pro 20:3

Pro 20:3 [fn]Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will [fn]quarrel.

Pro 20:4

Pro 20:4The sluggard does not plow after the autumn,
So he [fn]begs during the harvest and has nothing.

Pro 20:5

Pro 20:5A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it out.

Pro 20:6

Pro 20:6Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a trustworthy man?

Pro 20:7

Pro 20:7A righteous man who walks in his integrity—
How blessed are his sons after him.

Pro 20:8

Pro 20:8A king who sits on the throne of justice
[fn]Disperses all evil with his eyes.

Pro 20:9

Pro 20:9Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart,
I am pure from my sin”?

Pro 20:10

Pro 20:10 [fn]Differing weights and differing measures,
Both of them are abominable to the LORD.

Pro 20:11

Pro 20:11It is by his deeds that a lad [fn]distinguishes himself
If his conduct is pure and right.

Pro 20:12

Pro 20:12The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The LORD has made both of them.

Pro 20:13

Pro 20:13Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with [fn]food.

Pro 20:14

Pro 20:14“Bad, bad,” says the buyer,
But when he goes his way, then he boasts.

Pro 20:15

Pro 20:15There is gold, and an abundance of [fn]jewels;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

Pro 20:16

Pro 20:16Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

Pro 20:17

Pro 20:17Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

Pro 20:18

Pro 20:18Prepare plans by consultation,
And make war by wise guidance.

Pro 20:19

Pro 20:19He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with [fn]a gossip.

Pro 20:20

Pro 20:20He who curses his father or his mother,
His lamp will go out in [fn]time of darkness.

Pro 20:21

Pro 20:21An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.

Pro 20:22

Pro 20:22Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

Pro 20:23

Pro 20:23 [fn]Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD,
And a [fn]false scale is not good.

Pro 20:24

Pro 20:24Man’s steps are ordained by the LORD,
How then can man understand his way?

Pro 20:25

Pro 20:25It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!”
And after the vows to make inquiry.

Pro 20:26

Pro 20:26A wise king winnows the wicked,
And [fn]drives the threshing wheel over them.

Pro 20:27

Pro 20:27The [fn]spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD,
Searching all the [fn]innermost parts of his being.

Pro 20:28

Pro 20:28 [fn]Loyalty and truth preserve the king,
And he upholds his throne by [fn]righteousness.

Pro 20:29

Pro 20:29The glory of young men is their strength,
And the [fn]honor of old men is their gray hair.

Pro 20:30

Pro 20:30Stripes that wound scour away evil,
And strokes reach the [fn]innermost parts.

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NASB95 Footnotes

(20:1)

Literally: errs

(20:2)

Literally: sins against

(20:3)

Literally: Ceasing

(20:3)

Literally: burst out

(20:4)

Literally: asks

(20:8)

Or, Sifts

(20:10)

Literally: A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah

(20:11)

Or, makes himself known

(20:13)

Literally: bread

(20:15)

Or, corals

(20:19)

Literally: one who opens his lips

(20:20)

Literally: pupil (of eye)

(20:23)

Literally: A stone and a stone

(20:23)

Literally: balance of deceit

(20:26)

Literally: turns

(20:27)

Literally: breath

(20:27)

Literally: chambers of the body

(20:28)

Literally: Covenant loyalty

(20:29)

Or, splendor

(20:30)

Literally: chambers of the body

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Proverbs 20 :: New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB95)

On Life and Conduct

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