Proverbs 20:19-21
New American Standard Bible 1995
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips
- Proverbs 20:20 Lit pupil (of eye)
Proverbs 20:19-21
New International Version
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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