Proverbs 20:17-21

New International Version

¹⁷Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,^(A)
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.^(B)

¹⁸Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(C)

¹⁹A gossip betrays a confidence;^(D)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.

²⁰If someone curses their father or mother,^(E)
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.^(F)

²¹An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.

Proverbs 20:17-21

King James Version

¹⁷Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

¹⁸Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

¹⁹He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

²⁰Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

²¹An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

¹⁰Do not trust in extortion^(A)
or put vain hope in stolen goods;^(B)
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.^(C)

¹⁰Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

New International Version (NIV)