Proverbs 20:12

God made our eyes and ears. Therefore, he knows how to see and to hear. God sees our actions. God hears our words. He knows the things that we have done. He is a fair judge. We cannot lie to God.

v13 If you love to sleep, then you will become poor.

Stay awake, and you will have plenty of food.

v14 The buyer says, ‘It is bad! It is bad!’

Then he goes away. Proudly, he tells everyone about his good purchase.

v15 There is much gold. There are many precious stones.

But a wise person’s knowledge is really rare and precious.

v16 If a man promises to pay a foreigner’s debt, then take his coat.

If he promises on behalf of a foreign woman, then keep his coat! Otherwise, he may never pay.

v17 When a man steals food, the food tastes sweet.

But he will not enjoy his meal. In the end, his meal will be like a mouthful of stones.

v18 If you are making a plan for a war,

then get advice!