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Proverbs 20:3-8 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

3. A person gains honor by avoiding strife,while every fool starts a quarrel.

4. In seedtime sluggards do not plow;when they look for the harvest, it is not there.

5. The intention of the human heart is deep water,but the intelligent draw it forth.

6. Many say, “My loyal friend,”but who can find someone worthy of trust?

7. The just walk in integrity;happy are their children after them!

8. A king seated on the throne of judgmentdispels all evil with his glance.

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