Proverbs 20:1-30 CSB

[1] Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler; whoever goes astray because of them is not wise. [2] A king's terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; anyone who provokes him endangers himself. [3] Honor belongs to the person who ends a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel. [4] The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing. [5] Counsel in a person's heart is deep water; but a person of understanding draws it out. [6] Many a person proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy person? [7] A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy. [8] A king sitting on a throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes. [9] Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin"? [10] Differing weights and varying measures - both are detestable to the LORD. [11] Even a young man is known by his actions- by whether his behavior is pure and upright. [12] The hearing ear and the seeing eye- the LORD made them both. [13] Don't love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat. [14] "It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats. [15] There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. [16] Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners. [17] Food gained by fraud is sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth is full of gravel. [18] Finalize plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance. [19] The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth. [20] Whoever curses his father or mother- his lamp will go out in deep darkness. [21] An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately. [22] Don't say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and he will rescue you. [23] Differing weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are unfair. [24] Even a courageous person's steps are determined by the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way? [25] It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows. [26] A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them. [27] The LORD's lamp sheds light on a person's life, searching the innermost parts. [28] Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne. [29] The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. [30] Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.