19 One 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 time of darkness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips

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

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

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