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19 A gossip will reveal your secrets!
    So avoid the company of people who talk openly and foolishly.
20 If someone pronounces a curse on his parents,[a]
    the lamp of his life will be snuffed out as complete darkness creeps in.
21 An inheritance acquired hastily at first
    will end up not being blessed after all.

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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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