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Proverbs 20:17-19
Legacy Standard Bible

17 (A)Bread obtained by lying is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 [a](B)Thoughts are established by counsel,
So (C)make war by guidance.
19 He who (D)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with [b](E)one of loose lips.

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  1. Proverbs 20:18 Or Plans
  2. Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips
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Proverbs 20:17-19
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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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