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Proverbs 20:12-19 English Revised Version (ERV)

12. The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

13. Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

14. It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

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

16. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for strangers.

17. Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18. Every purpose is established by counsel: and by wise guidance make thou war,

19. He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.

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