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Proverbs 20:19-29

19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.

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

20 Whoever curses his father or mother- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.

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

21 An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.

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

22 Don't say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the Lord, and He will rescue you.

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

23 Differing weights are detestable to the Lord, and dishonest scales are unfair.

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

24 A man's steps are determined by the Lord, so how can anyone understand his own way?

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

25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows.

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

26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

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

27 A person's breath is the lamp of the Lord, searching the innermost parts.

27 The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

29 The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

29 The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.