King James 2000

Proverbs 20:15-23 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

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.

21. An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

22. Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.

23. Diverse weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.