Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 20:10-23

10Differing weights and unequal measures1— both are detestable to the LORD.

11Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

12Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor;open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.

14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer,but on the way out, he gloats.

15There is an abundance of gold and rubies,but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger;get collateral if it is for a foreigner.2

17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,but later his mouth is full of gravel.

18Set plans by consultation,and wage war under sound guidance.

19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;avoid the one who babbles3 with his lips.

20Whoever curses his father or mother,his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

21An inheritance gained quicklywill not be blessed in the end.

22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!”Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

23Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD,and dishonest scales are no good.

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