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Proverbs 20:12-14
Living Bible
Proverbs 20:12-14
Living Bible
12 If you have good eyesight and good hearing, thank[a] God who gave them to you.
13 If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Stay awake, work hard, and there will be plenty to eat!
14 “Utterly worthless!” says the buyer as he haggles over the price. But afterwards he brags about his bargain!
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- Proverbs 20:12 thank, implied.
Proverbs 20:12-14
New International Version
Proverbs 20:12-14
New International Version
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.(A)
13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(B)
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
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