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17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet for the man,
    but afterward, his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 A plan[a] will be established by advice,
    and with guidance make war.
19 He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip,
    and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:18 Hebrew “plans”

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

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.

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