Proverbs 20:10-23
New International Version
10 Differing weights and differing measures—
the Lord detests them both.(A)
11 Even small children are known by their actions,
so is their conduct really pure(B) and upright?
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.(C)
13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(D)
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge(E) if it is done for an outsider.(F)
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(I)
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(J)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
20 If someone curses their father or mother,(K)
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.(L)
21 An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.
23 The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.(O)
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.