Proverbs 20:17-19
EasyEnglish Bible
17 If you cheat someone to get food to eat,
it may seem good when you taste it.
But soon it will be like sand in your mouth.
18 Things will go well if you receive good advice.
If you want to fight a war, ask wise people to be your advisors.
19 Keep away from people who talk too much.
They will tell everybody about your secrets.
Proverbs 20:17-19
New International Version
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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