Proverbs 20:10-23

10Diverse weights and diverse measures – the Lord abhors both of them.

11Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right.

12The ear that hears and the eye that sees – the Lord has made them both.

13Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.

14“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

16Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

17Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

18Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

20The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.

21An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

22Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

23The Lord abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.