Proverbs 20:21-29

Proverbs 20:21-29 MSG

A bonanza at the beginning is no guarantee of blessing at the end. Don’t ever say, “I’ll get you for that!” Wait for GOD; he’ll settle the score. GOD hates cheating in the marketplace; rigged scales are an outrage. The very steps we take come from GOD; otherwise how would we know where we’re going? An impulsive vow is a trap; later you’ll wish you could get out of it. After careful scrutiny, a wise leader makes a clean sweep of rebels and dolts. GOD is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out. Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity. Youth may be admired for vigor, but gray hair gives prestige to old age.

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Proverbs 20:21-29 - A bonanza at the beginning
is no guarantee of blessing at the end.

Don’t ever say, “I’ll get you for that!”
Wait for GOD; he’ll settle the score.

GOD hates cheating in the marketplace;
rigged scales are an outrage.

The very steps we take come from GOD;
otherwise how would we know where we’re going?

An impulsive vow is a trap;
later you’ll wish you could get out of it.

After careful scrutiny, a wise leader
makes a clean sweep of rebels and dolts.

GOD is in charge of human life,
watching and examining us inside and out.

Love and truth form a good leader;
sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.

Youth may be admired for vigor,
but gray hair gives prestige to old age.

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