Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. 3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked. Pro 20:2. 17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 20 Wine (A)is a mocker,Strong drink is a brawler,And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Proverbs 20:20 NKJV - Whoever curses his father or his - Bible Gateway. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. My first question? 9 Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,I am pure from my sin”? 2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. 20 Wine. 21:17; Lev. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! Don't have an account? 4 (D)A haughty look, a proud heart, Andthe [b]plowing of the wicked aresin. 3:9; 1 John 1:8], Ex. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 29 The glory of young men is their strength,And the splendor of old men is their gray head. 14 “It is [c]good for nothing,” cries the buyer;But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. 24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;How then can a man understand his own way? 25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,And afterward to reconsider his vows. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. 3 b It is honorable for a man to stop striving, NKJV / Proverbs / Proverbs 20 / Proverbs 20:5; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Bible > NKJV > Proverbs 10 Proverbs 10 New King James Version: Par Wise Sayings of Solomon. Font Size. 17 (N)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. Tools. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . 20 Whoever curses his father or his mother,His lamp will be put out in deep darkness. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Learn more. Handed down. 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 6:36]; Job 9:30, 31; 14:4; [Ps. 3:9; 1 John 1:8], Ex. 7:20; Rom. 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. Ismore acceptable to the Lordthan sacrifice. 28 (AA)Mercy and truth preserve the king,And by [f]lovingkindness he upholds his throne. 22 Do not say, “I will [d]recompense evil”;Wait for the Lord, and He will save you. And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter;He will beg during harvest and have nothing. 11 Even a child is known by his deeds,Whether what he does is pure and right. How then can a man understand his own way? Proverbs 20 New Living Translation (NLT) 20 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them. Scripture Formatting. But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. The repetition of entire proverbs (compare 6:10-11 with 24:33-34; 14:12 with 16:25; 18:8 with 26:22; 20:16 with 27:13; 21:19 with 25:24) or parts of proverbs may serve a poetic purpose. 2 (A)Every way of a man isright in his own eyes, (B)But the Lordweighs the hearts. Proverbs 20. Get an Answer. 15:4, [Deut. 2 The [a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, And says, "I have done no wickedness." Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? But a man of understanding will draw it out. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 13 Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. ? Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close. 27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord,Searching all the [e]inner depths of his heart. 25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,And afterward to reconsider his vows. Font Size. 3It ishonorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. New King James Version (NKJV). NIV 1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. Proverbs 20:11 Context. 9 (G)Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,I am pure from my sin”? 3:9], NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. All rights reserved. 11 Even a child is (I)known by his deeds,Whether what he does is pure and right. Gen. 9:21; Prov. 21 For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for four it cannot bear up: 22 For a servant when he reigns, A fool when he is filled with food, 23 A hateful woman when she is married, And a maidservant who succeeds her mistress. 5:15; [1 Pet. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Try it for 30 days FREE. Menu. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving,Since any fool can start a quarrel. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. 12:17–19]; 1 Thess. NKJV / Proverbs / Proverbs 20 / Proverbs 20:29; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 51:5; Eccl. 1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 16 Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 21:17; Lev. Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 27 (Z)The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord,Searching all the [e]inner depths of his heart. And brings the threshing wheel over them. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Proverbs 15 New King James Version (NKJV) A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath. 26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,And brings the threshing wheel over them. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. 30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,As do stripes the [g]inner depths of the heart. 7:20; Rom. 30:11; Matt. Proverbs 20:20 20 s Whoever curses his father or his mother, t His lamp will be put out in deep darkness. What does the "blood moon" have to do with the end times? 12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye,The Lord has made them both. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. 6:36]; Job 9:30, 31; 14:4; [Ps. How then can a man understand his own way? Font Size. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Gen. 9:21; Prov. 6 Most men will proclaim each his own [b]goodness,But who can find a faithful man? 17:13; 24:29; [Rom. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. 32:35]; Prov. 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 17:13; 24:29; [Rom. Try it free for 30 days. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. NKJV / Proverbs / Proverbs 4 / Proverbs 4:20-22; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;How then can a man understand his own way? Last Week's Top Questions . 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. 8 A king who sits on the throne of judgmentScatters all evil with his eyes. 12 (J)The hearing ear and the seeing eye,The Lord has made them both. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. What are the benefits of creating an account? Proverbs 20 New King James Version << Proverbs 19 | Proverbs 20 | Proverbs 21 >> 20 1 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The [a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. NKJV / Proverbs / Proverbs 19 / Proverbs 19:20 ; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 10 (H)Diverse weights and diverse measures,They are both alike, an abomination to the Lord. 8 A king who sits on the throne of judgmentScatters all evil with his eyes. 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king,And by [f]lovingkindness he upholds his throne. 29 The glory of young men is their strength,And (AB)the splendor of old men is their gray head. We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. Proverbs 20 NKJV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] New King James Version: English Standard Version: 1 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 8:46; 2 Chr. 15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,But (L)the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close. But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 1 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 18 (O)Plans are established by counsel;(P)By wise counsel wage war. Recent Questions . Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. 20 (S)Whoever curses his father or his mother,(T)His lamp will be put out in deep darkness. 15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. ? You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. ( A) is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Proverbs 20:10New King James Version (NKJV) 10 Diverse weights anddiverse measures, They areboth alike, an abomination to the Lord. 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