19 He who (A)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with [a](B)a gossip.
20 He who (C)curses his father or his mother,
His (D)lamp will go out in [b]time of darkness.
21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips
  2. Proverbs 20:20 Lit pupil (of eye)