Proverbs 20:17-19

Expanded Bible

¹⁷·Stolen [Fraudulent; False] food may taste sweet at first,
but later it will feel like a mouth full of gravel.

¹⁸Get advice if you want your plans to ·work [be firm].
If you go to war, get ·the advice of others [guidance].

¹⁹Gossips ·can’t keep [reveal] secrets,
so avoid people who ·talk too much [^Lare foolish with their 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.

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