Holman Christian Standard Bible

Proverbs 19:20-25 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

20. Listen to counsel and receive instructionso that you may be wise later in life.

21. Many plans are in a man’s heart,but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

22. What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;better to be a poor man than a liar.

23. The fear of the Lord leads to life;one will sleep at night without danger.

24. The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;he doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth.

25. Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.