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18 Make plans by seeking advice;
    make war by obtaining guidance.

19 Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences;
    so don’t get involved with someone who talks too much.
20 Whoever curses his father or mother,
    his lamp will be extinguished in the deepest darkness.

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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(B)
    so avoid anyone who talks too much.

20 If someone curses their father or mother,(C)
    their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.(D)

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