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---- Proverbs 20:1 ---- written 950-700 B.C.----
Pro 20:1 酒 能 使 人 亵 慢 , 浓 酒 使 人 喧 嚷 ; 凡 因 酒 错 误 的 , 就 无 智 慧 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:2----
Pro 20:2 王 的 威 吓 如 同 狮 子 吼 叫 ; 惹 动 他 怒 的 , 是 自 害 己 命 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:3----
Pro 20:3 远 离 纷 争 是 人 的 尊 荣 ; 愚 妄 人 都 爱 争 闹 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:4----
Pro 20:4 懒 惰 人 因 冬 寒 不 肯 耕 种 , 到 收 割 的 时 候 , 他 必 讨 饭 而 无 所 得 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:4 The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:5----
Pro 20:5 人 心 怀 藏 谋 略 , 好 像 深 水 , 惟 明 哲 人 才 能 汲 引 出 来 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:5 A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:6----
Pro 20:6 人 多 述 说 自 己 的 仁 慈 , 但 忠 信 人 谁 能 遇 着 呢 ?(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:7----
Pro 20:7 行 为 纯 正 的 义 人 , 他 的 子 孙 是 有 福 的 !(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:7 A righteous man who walks in his integrity-- How blessed are his sons after him.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:8----
Pro 20:8 王 坐 在 审 判 的 位 上 , 以 眼 目 驱 散 诸 恶 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:8 A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:9----
Pro 20:9 谁 能 说 , 我 洁 净 了 我 的 心 , 我 脱 净 了 我 的 罪 ?(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:9 Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin"?(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:10----
Pro 20:10 两 样 的 法 码 , 两 样 的 升 斗 , 都 为 耶 和 华 所 憎 恶 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:10 Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the Lord.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:11----
Pro 20:11 孩 童 的 动 作 是 清 洁 , 是 正 直 , 都 显 明 他 的 本 性 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:11 It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:12----
Pro 20:12 能 听 的 耳 , 能 看 的 眼 , 都 是 耶 和 华 所 造 的 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made both of them.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:13----
Pro 20:13 不 要 贪 睡 , 免 致 贫 穷 ; 眼 要 睁 开 , 你 就 吃 饱 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:14----
Pro 20:14 买 物 的 说 : 不 好 , 不 好 ; 及 至 买 去 , 他 便 自 夸 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:14 "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:15----
Pro 20:15 有 金 子 和 许 多 珍 珠 ( 或 译 : 红 宝 石 ) , 惟 有 知 识 的 嘴 乃 为 贵 重 的 珍 宝 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:15 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:16----
Pro 20:16 谁 为 生 人 作 保 , 就 拿 谁 的 衣 服 ; 谁 为 外 人 作 保 , 谁 就 要 承 当 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:16 Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:17----
Pro 20:17 以 虚 谎 而 得 的 食 物 , 人 觉 甘 甜 ; 但 後 来 , 他 的 口 必 充 满 尘 沙 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:17 Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:18----
Pro 20:18 计 谋 都 凭 筹 算 立 定 ; 打 仗 要 凭 智 谋 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:18 Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:19----
Pro 20:19 往 来 传 舌 的 , ? 漏 密 事 ; 大 张 嘴 的 , 不 可 与 他 结 交 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:20----
Pro 20:20 咒 骂 父 母 的 , 他 的 灯 必 灭 , 变 为 漆 黑 的 黑 暗 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:20 He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:21----
Pro 20:21 起 初 速 得 的 产 业 , 终 久 却 不 为 福 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:22----
Pro 20:22 你 不 要 说 , 我 要 以 恶 报 恶 ; 要 等 候 耶 和 华 , 他 必 拯 救 你 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:23----
Pro 20:23 两 样 的 法 码 为 耶 和 华 所 憎 恶 ; 诡 诈 的 天 平 也 为 不 善 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:23 Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord, And a false scale is not good.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:24----
Pro 20:24 人 的 脚 步 为 耶 和 华 所 定 ; 人 岂 能 明 白 自 己 的 路 呢 ?(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:24 Man's steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man understand his way?(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:25----
Pro 20:25 人 冒 失 说 , 这 是 圣 物 , 许 愿 之 後 才 查 问 , 就 是 自 陷 网 罗 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:26----
Pro 20:26 智 慧 的 王 簸 散 恶 人 , 用 碌 碡 滚 轧 他 们 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:26 A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:27----
Pro 20:27 人 的 灵 是 耶 和 华 的 灯 , 鉴 察 人 的 心 腹 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:28----
Pro 20:28 王 因 仁 慈 和 诚 实 得 以 保 全 他 的 国 位 , 也 因 仁 慈 立 稳 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:28 Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:29----
Pro 20:29 强 壮 乃 少 年 人 的 荣 耀 ; 白 发 为 老 年 人 的 尊 荣 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 20:30----
Pro 20:30 鞭 伤 除 净 人 的 罪 恶 ; 责 打 能 入 人 的 心 腹 。(CN-cuvs)
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Pro 20:30 Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts.(NASB-1995)

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---- Proverbs 21:1 ---- written 950-700 B.C.----
Pro 21:1 王 的 心 在 耶 和 华 手 中 , 好 像 陇 沟 的 水 随 意 流 转 。(CN-cuvs)
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