18 Prepare (A)plans by consultation,
And (B)make war by wise guidance.
19 He who (C)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with [a](D)a gossip.
20 He who (E)curses his father or his mother,
His (F)lamp will go out in [b]time of darkness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips
  2. Proverbs 20:20 Lit pupil (of eye)