Proverbs 20:3 (NASB)
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
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Shouldn't that be "you will w
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my typo.......
*correction WANDER........
today, I grabbed my sons, it is NIrV (New International Reader's Version...... geared for ages 6-10 (those learning to read, as well as for those who struggle to read) (sometimes I read it to them and go
... then check it against the numerous other versions laying around the house and go "oh, I see why they choose that wording)
Proverbs 20:4 (NIV)
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
Proverbs 20:5 (NIV)
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
Pro 20:6 - Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? KJ
Proverbs 20:7 KJV
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Pro 20:8 - A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. KJ
Proverbs 20:9 (CSB)
Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
Proverbs 20:10 (CSB)
Differing weights and varying measures both are detestable to the Lord.
Differing weights and varying measures both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 20:11 (CSB)
Even a young man is known by his actions—by whether his behavior is pure and upright.
Even a young man is known by his actions—by whether his behavior is pure and upright.
Proverbs 20:12 (CSB)
The hearing ear and the seeing eye—the Lord made them both.
The hearing ear and the seeing eye—the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 20:13 (JPS Tanakh 1917)
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt have bread in plenty.
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt have bread in plenty.
Proverbs 20:14 (JPS Tanakh 1917)
It is bad, it is bad', saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
It is bad, it is bad', saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Proverbs 20:15 (NKJV)
There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
Proverbs 20:16 (NKJV)
Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
Proverbs 20:17 (ESV)
Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:18 (ESV)
Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
Proverbs 20:19 (ESV)
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
Proverbs 20:20 (ESV)
If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.