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Provérbios 20 — Bíblia Amplified Bible, 2015 | Gospelmais
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1Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
2The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
3It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife , But any fool will quarrel .
4The lazy man does not plow when the winter season arrives; So he begs at the harvest and has nothing .
5A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well, But a man of understanding draws it out.
6Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?
7The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his beliefs— How blessed are his children after him .
8A king who sits on the throne of judgment Sifts all evil with his eyes .
9Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin?"
10Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are detestable and offensive to the LORD.
11Even a boy is known and distinguished by his acts, Whether his conduct is pure and right.
12The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.
13Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes and you will be satisfied with bread.
14"It is worthless, it is worthless," says the buyer ; But when he goes his way, then he boasts .
15There is gold, and an abundance of pearls, But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness .
16, "Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge for foreigners."
17Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel .
18Plans are established by counsel; So make war with wise guidance.
19He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with a gossip .
20Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be extinguished in time of darkness.
21An inheritance hastily gained at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.
22Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the LORD, and He will rescue and save you.
23Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the LORD, And fraudulent scales are not good.
24Man's steps are ordered and ordained by the LORD. How then can a man understand his way?
25It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And afterward consider .
26A wise king sifts out the wicked And drives the wheel over them .
27The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.
28Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king, And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
29The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of aged men is their gray head .
30Blows that wound cleanse away evil, And strokes reach to the innermost parts.