Proverbs 20:15-17

The Message

¹⁵ Drinking from the beautiful chalice of knowledge
    is better than adorning oneself with gold and rare gems.

¹⁶ Hold tight to collateral on any loan to a stranger;
    beware of accepting what a transient has pawned.

¹⁷ Stolen bread tastes sweet,
    but soon your mouth is full of gravel.