Proverbs 20:17-19

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

¹⁸Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

¹⁹Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)