Proverbs 20:17-19

New Living Translation

¹⁷Stolen bread tastes sweet,
but it turns to gravel in the mouth.

¹⁸Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.

¹⁹A gossip goes around telling secrets,
so don’t hang around with chatterers.

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.

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)