Proverbs 20:6-20

Proverbs 20:6-20 CSB

Many a person proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy person? A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy. A king sitting on a throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes. Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? Differing weights and varying measures — both are detestable to the Lord. Even a young man is known by his actions — by whether his behavior is pure and upright. The hearing ear and the seeing eye — the Lord made them both. Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat. “It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ” the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats. There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners. Food gained by fraud is sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth is full of gravel. Finalize plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance. The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth. Whoever curses his father or mother — his lamp will go out in deep darkness.

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