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Proverbs 20:14-24

14 The buyer says, "Bad, bad," but then goes away and brags.

14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

15 Much gold and many pearls exist, but wise speech is the most precious jewel.

15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

16 Take the garment of the person who secures a loan for a stranger; take his pledge for a foreigner.

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 Stolen bread is sweet, but afterward the mouth is full of gravel.

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

18 Plans are firmed up by advice; wage wars with good guidance.

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

19 Gossips reveal secrets; don't associate with those who talk too much.

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

20 Those who curse their father or mother— their lamp will be snuffed out when it becomes dark.

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

21 Inheritance gained quickly at first won't bless later on.

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

22 Don't say, "I'll repay the evildoer!" Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.

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 false weights; deceptive scales aren't right.

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

24 A person's steps are from the LORD; how then can people understand their path?

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