Proverbs 20:21-28 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

21. An inheritance acquired hastily at the beginning will not be blessed at its end.

22. Do not say “I will repay evil”; wait for Yahweh and he will deliver you.

23. An abomination of Yahweh is a stone and a weight, and scales of falsehood are not good.

24. Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man, and how will humankind understand his ways?

25. It is a snare to humankind to say rashly “It is holy,” and after vows, to scrutinize.

26. A wise king winnows the wicked, and he will drive a wheel over them.

27. The lamp of Yahweh is the spirit of humankind, he who searches every innermost part.

28. Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king, and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.

Proverbs 20