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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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Footnotes

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