# Proverbs 20 AMP

An episode of [The Audio Bible](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486169193), 8 Oct 2026, 5:49.

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Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Proverbs in the Amplified Bible translation with Proverbs chapter 20 from the Word of God. The Audio Bible Podcast is listener-supported. If these daily readings have encouraged your faith, consider becoming a one-time or even a monthly supporter. Your gifts help keep God's Word freely available to listeners around the world. Monthly subscribers: https://anchor.fm/theaudiobible/subscribe One-time gift: https://buymeacoffee.com/pastorben If you want more content, beyond the Audio Bible, consider checking out my SubStack and reading additional thoughts and commentary there: bmarshall.substack.com. Thanks for listening and being a part of this community!

## Transcript

[0:04] Proverbs, Chapter 20. Wine is a mocker, strong drink,
[0:10] a riotous brawler, and whoever is intoxicated by it is not
[0:16] wise. The terror of a king is like the
[0:19] roaring of a lion. Whoever provokes him to anger
[0:24] forfeits his own life. It is an honor for a man to keep
[0:30] away from strife by handling situations with thoughtful
[0:34] foresight. But any fool will start a
[0:37] quarrel without regard for the consequences.
[0:42] The lazy man does not plow when the winter planting season
[0:46] arrives, so he begs at the next harvest and has nothing to reap.
[0:53] A plan or motive or wise counsel in the heart of a man is like
[0:59] water in a deep well, but a man of understanding draws it out.
[1:05] Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, but who
[1:11] can find a faithful and trustworthy man?
[1:16] The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in
[1:21] accord with his godly beliefs? How blessed, happy and
[1:26] spiritually secure are his children after him who have his
[1:31] example to follow. A discerning king who sits on
[1:36] the throne of judgement, sifts all evil like chaff with his
[1:41] eyes and cannot be easily fooled.
[1:45] Who can say I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin.
[1:51] Differing weights, one for buying and another for selling
[1:56] and differing measures, both of them are detestable and
[2:01] offensive to the Lord. Even a boy is known and
[2:05] distinguished by his acts, whether his conduct is pure and
[2:10] right. The hearing ear and the seeing
[2:14] eye. The omnipotent Lord has made
[2:17] both of them. Do not love excessive sleep or
[2:22] you will become poor. Open your eyes so that you can
[2:27] do your work and you will be satisfied.
[2:30] With bread. It is almost worthless.
[2:33] It is almost worthless, says the buyer as he negotiates the
[2:38] price. But when he goes his way, then
[2:41] he boasts about his bargain. There is gold and an abundance
[2:47] of pearls, but the lips of knowledge are a vessel of
[2:51] preciousness, the most precious of all.
[2:55] The judge tells the creditor, Take the clothes of one who is
[3:00] surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge when he guarantees
[3:06] a loan for foreigners. Food gained by deceit is sweet
[3:12] to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with
[3:16] gravel, just as sin may be sweet at first, but later its
[3:22] consequences bring despair. Plans are established by
[3:27] counsel, so make war only with wise guidance.
[3:32] He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets.
[3:37] Therefore, do not associate with a gossip who talks freely or
[3:42] flatters. Whoever curses his father or his
[3:46] mother. His lamp of life will be
[3:49] extinguished in time of darkness.
[3:53] An inheritance hastily gained by greedy, unjust means at the
[3:58] beginning will not be blessed in the end.
[4:02] Do not say I will repay evil. Wait expectantly for the Lord,
[4:08] and He will rescue and save you. Differing weights are detestable
[4:14] and offensive to the Lord, and fraudulent scales are not good.
[4:20] Man's steps are ordered and ordained by the Lord.
[4:25] How then can a man fully understand his way?
[4:29] It is a trap for a man to speak a vow of consecration, and say
[4:35] rashly it is holy, and not until afterward consider whether he
[4:41] can fulfill it. A wise king sifts out the wicked
[4:45] from among the good, and drives the threshing wheel over them to
[4:50] separate the chaff from the grain.
[4:54] The spirits or conscience of man is the lamp of the Lord,
[4:59] searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.
[5:04] Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness protect the King,
[5:11] and he upholds his throne by loving kindness.
[5:15] The glory of young men is their physical strength, and the honor
[5:21] of aged men is their Gray head, representing wisdom and
[5:27] experience. Blows that wound cleanse away
[5:31] evil, and strokes reach to the innermost parts.
[5:37] Thank you for tuning into the Audio Bible Podcast today.
[5:41] This has been Proverbs chapter 20 from the Word of God.

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