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19 He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets;
    therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.
20 If one curses his father or his mother,
    his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
21 An inheritance gotten hastily in the beginning
    will in the end not be blessed.

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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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