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19 A talebearer goes about, revealing secrets,
so do not associate with a babbler.

20 Whoever curses his father or his mother,[a]
his lamp will be snuffed out in utter darkness.

21 An estate acquired quickly in the beginning
will not be blessed in the end.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:20 cf. Matt. 15:4.

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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