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

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

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

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

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

¹⁰ Do 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)