Proverbs 20:17-24

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁷ Food gained dishonestly tastes sweet to a person,
but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
¹⁸ Plans are strengthened by obtaining advice,
so do not wage war without consultation.
¹⁹ A person who goes around spreading gossip reveals secrets,
so do not associate with anyone whose lips are always open.
²⁰ The person who curses his father and his mother—
his lamp will be snuffed out in total darkness.
²¹ An inheritance easily obtained^[a] in the beginning
    will not be blessed in the end.
²² Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will rescue you.
²³ Differing weights are disgusting^[b] to the Lord,
and dishonest scales are not good.
²⁴ The steps a man takes come from the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?