Mishle 20:17-19

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁷Lechem from sheker (deceit) is sweet to an ish, but afterwards his peh (mouth) shall be filled with gravel.

¹⁸Every plan is established by etzah, and with tachbulot (guidance) wage milchamah.

¹⁹He that goeth about as a rakhil (gossip, slanderer, talebearer) revealeth secrets; therefore associate not with the babbler.

Proverbs 20:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,^(A)
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.^(B)

¹⁸Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(C)

¹⁹A gossip betrays a confidence;^(D)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.

¹⁷Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

¹⁸Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

¹⁹He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)