Proverbs 20:17-19
New King James Version
17 (A)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
19 (D)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (E)who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:17-19
King James Version
17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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Proverbs 20:17-19
English Standard Version
17 (A)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
but afterward his mouth will be full of (B)gravel.
18 (C)Plans are established by counsel;
by (D)wise guidance (E)wage war.
19 Whoever (F)goes about slandering reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with (G)a simple babbler.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:19 Hebrew with one who is simple in his lips
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