Proverbs 20:10-23

10A double standard of weights and measures— both are disgusting to the Lord.

11Even a child makes himself known by his actions, whether his deeds are pure or right.

12The ear that hears, the eye that sees— the Lord made them both.

13Do not love sleep or you will end up poor. Keep your eyes open, and you will have plenty to eat.

14“Bad! Bad!” says the buyer. Then, as he goes away, he brags ⌞about his bargain⌟.

15There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.

16Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger’s loan, and hold responsible the person who makes a loan on behalf of a foreigner.

17Food gained dishonestly tastes sweet to a person, but afterwards his mouth will be filled with gravel.

18Plans are confirmed by getting advice, and with guidance one wages war.

19Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.

20The lamp of the person who curses his father and mother will be snuffed out in total darkness.

21An inheritance quickly obtained in the beginning will never be blessed in the end.

22Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!” Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.

23A double standard of weights is disgusting to the Lord, and dishonest scales are no good.