Proverbs 20:3

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Proverbs 20:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

2 The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

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A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

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Proverbs 17:14

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Proverbs 19:11

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Proverbs 25:8

do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Proverbs 25:9

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Proverbs 25:10

lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.

Ephesians 1:6

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

Ephesians 1:7

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Ephesians 1:8

that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

Ephesians 4:32

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Ephesians 5:1

Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

Proverbs 21:24

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

2 Kings 14:9

But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle.

James 3:14

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

James 4:1

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?