King James 2000

Proverbs 20:13-20 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

13. Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

14. It is nothing, it is nothing, says the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

15. There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16. Take his garment who is surety for a stranger: and hold it as a pledge of him for an immoral woman.

17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18. Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice wage war.

19. He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore associate not with him who flatters with his lips.

20. Whosoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in utter darkness.