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19 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.

20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.

21 An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

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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)

21 An inheritance claimed too soon
    will not be blessed at the end.

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