Proverbs 20:17-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 Food gained dishonestly tastes sweet to a person,
but afterwards his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 Plans are confirmed by getting advice,
and with guidance one wages war.
19 Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets.
Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
Proverbs 20:17-19
New International Version
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(C)
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(D)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:17-19
King James Version
17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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