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Proverbs 20:3-5
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3 Honor belongs to the person who ends a dispute,(A)
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.(B)

4 The slacker does not plow during planting season;[a]
at harvest time he looks,[b] and there is nothing.(C)

5 Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;(D)
but a person of understanding draws it out.

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  1. 20:4 Lit plow in winter
  2. 20:4 Lit inquires
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Proverbs 20:3-5
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3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(A) is quick to quarrel.(B)

4 Sluggards(C) do not plow in season;
    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.(D)

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(E)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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