11 It is by his deeds that a boy [a](A)distinguishes himself,
If his conduct is pure and right.
12 The hearing (B)ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made both of them.
13 (C)Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with [b]food.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known
  2. Proverbs 20:13 Lit bread

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