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Proverbs 20:4 Meaning & Commentary – The Sluggard’s Dilemma

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

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It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

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The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

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Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

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Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

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An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

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Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

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He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

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Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.