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Proverbs 20:1-3
New American Standard Bible 1995

On Life and Conduct

20 (A)Wine is a mocker, (B)strong drink a brawler,
And whoever [a]is intoxicated by it is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger [b](C)forfeits his own life.
3 [c](D)Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will [d]quarrel.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:1 Lit errs
  2. Proverbs 20:2 Lit sins against
  3. Proverbs 20:3 Lit Ceasing
  4. Proverbs 20:3 Lit burst out
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