Proverbs 20:17-19

International Children’s Bible

¹⁷When a person gets food dishonestly, it may taste sweet at first.
But later he will feel as if he has a mouth full of gravel.

¹⁸Get advice if you want your plans to work.
If you go to war, get the advice of others.

¹⁹Gossips can’t keep secrets.
So avoid people who talk too much.

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.

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)