Proverbs_Chapter 20

Alcohol can make people contemptuous, while strong alcohol can make people noisy. Whatever is wrong due to wine has no wisdom.

The king’s intimidation is like the roar of a lion. What angers him is self harm.

Being away from disputes is a person’s honor. Fools love to argue.

Lazy people refuse to cultivate due to the cold winter. At the time of harvest, he will beg for food without any gain.

The heart harbors strategies, like deep waters. Only wise people can draw inspiration.

Many people speak of their kindness. But who can meet a loyal person?

Blessed are the righteous who walk upright, and their descendants.

The king sits on the throne of judgment, dispelling all evil with his eyes.

Who can say, I have cleansed my heart. I have cleared myself of my sins.

Two types of weights and two types of measures are detested by the Lord.

The actions of a child, whether they are clean or upright, all demonstrate their nature.

The ears that can hear and the eyes that can see are all created by the Lord.

Don’t oversleep, as it may lead to poverty. Open your eyes and you’ll be full.

Buyers say it’s not good, not good. When he bought it, he boasted.

There is gold and many pearls. Only the mouth of knowledge is a precious treasure.

Whoever safeguards a stranger, take their clothes. Whoever provides security for outsiders must take responsibility.

Food obtained through lies is sweet to the human eye. But later on, his mouth will be filled with dust and sand.

All strategies are based on planning. To fight, one must rely on intelligence and strategy.

Whispering and leaking confidential information. Don’t make friends with him if you have a big mouth.

Those who curse their parents will have their lamps extinguished and turned into pitch black darkness.

The industry that was quickly acquired at the beginning is never blessed in the end.

Don’t say, I will repay evil with evil. Wait for the Lord, he will save you.

Two different codes of law are detested by the Lord. A deceitful balance is not good.

The steps of a man are determined by the Lord. How can a person understand their own path?

People who rashly say that this is a sacred thing and only inquire after making a wish are like falling into a trap.

A wise king winnows the wicked, rolling the threshing wheel over them.

The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord, examining one’s inner selves.

The king was able to preserve his throne through kindness and honesty, and he also established himself firmly through kindness.

Strong is the glory of young people. White hair is a source of honor for the elderly.

Whip wounds cleanse people of their sins. Punishing can penetrate people’s innermost desires.