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Proverbs 20:13-1964 bbe — Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough. A poor thing,…

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13

Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough.

14

A poor thing, a poor thing, says he who is giving money for goods: but when he has gone on his way, then he makes clear his pride in what he has got.

15

There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

16

Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

17

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.

18

Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.

19

He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.

20

If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night.

21

A heritage may be got quickly at first, but the end of it will not be a blessing.

22

Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.

23

Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

24

A man's steps are of the Lord; how then may a man have knowledge of his way?

25

It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them.

26

A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.

27

The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body.

28

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

29

The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.

30

By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.

— Proverbs 20:13-1964, Bible in Basic English

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    “Love not sleep, lest poverty oppress thee: open thy eyes, and be filled with bread. It is naught, it is naught, saith every buyer: and when he is gone away, then he will boast. There is gold and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers. The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments. Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips. He that curseth his father, and mother, his lamp shall be put out in the midst of darkness. The inheritance gotten hastily in the beginning, in the end shall be without a blessing. Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee. Diverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good. The steps of men are guided by the Lord: but who is the man that can understand his own way? It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract. A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth over them the wheel. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels. Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency. The joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs. The blueness of a wound shall wipe away evils: and stripes in the more inward parts of the belly. ”

Proverbs 20 — Context

10

Unequal weights and unequal measures, they are all disgusting to the Lord.

11

Even a child may be judged by his doings, if his work is free from sin and if it is right.

12

The hearing ear and the seeing eye are equally the Lord's work.

13

Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough.

14

A poor thing, a poor thing, says he who is giving money for goods: but when he has gone on his way, then he makes clear his pride in what he has got.

15

There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

16

Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

17

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.

18

Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.

19

He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.

20

If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night.

21

A heritage may be got quickly at first, but the end of it will not be a blessing.

22

Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.

23

Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

24

A man's steps are of the Lord; how then may a man have knowledge of his way?

25

It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them.

26

A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.

27

The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body.

28

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

29

The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.

30

By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.

Proverbs 20:13-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 20:13-1964 say?
Proverbs 20:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough. A poor thing, a poor thing, says he who is giving money for goods: but when he has gone on his way, then he makes clear his pride in what he has got. There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price. Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men. Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand. Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war. He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide. If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night. A heritage may be got quickly at first, but the end of it will not be a blessing. Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour. Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good. A man's steps are of the Lord; how then may a man have knowledge of his way? It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them. A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them. The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body. Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts. The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs. By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.”
Where is Proverbs 20:13-1964 in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verses 13–1964.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 20:13-1964.
What translation should I read Proverbs 20:13-1964 in?
Proverbs 20:13-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 20:13-1964?
Proverbs 20:13-1964 reads (BBE): “Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough. A poor thing, a poor thing, says he who is giving money for goods: but when he has gone on his way, then he makes clear his pride in what he has got. There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price. Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men. Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand. Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war. He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide. If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night. A heritage may be got quickly at first, but the end of it will not be a blessing. Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour. Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good. A man's steps are of the Lord; how then may a man have knowledge of his way? It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them. A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them. The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body. Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts. The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs. By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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