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Proverbs 20:16-26

New Revised Standard NRS

16 Take the garment of one who has given surety for a stranger; seize the pledge given as surety for foreigners.

17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet, but afterward the mouth will be full of gravel.

18 Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.

19 A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler.

20 If you curse father or mother, your lamp will go out in utter darkness.

21 An estate quickly acquired in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will help you.

23 Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

24 All our steps are ordered by the Lord; how then can we understand our own ways?

25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, "It is holy," and begin to reflect only after making a vow.

26 A wise king winnows the wicked, and drives the wheel over them.

New International Version NIV

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

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

19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

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

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.

23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

24 A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.