Proverbs 20:5-11 New Century Version (NCV)

5. People’s thoughts can be like a deep well,but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.

6. Many people claim to be loyal,but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.

7. The good people who live honest liveswill be a blessing to their children.

8. When a king sits on his throne to judge,he knows evil when he sees it.

9. No one can say, “I am innocent;I have never done anything wrong.”

10. The Lord hates both these things:dishonest weights and dishonest measures.

11. Even children are known by their behavior;their actions show if they are innocent and good.

Proverbs 20