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Proverbs 20:18-28

18 Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

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

19 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

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

20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

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

21 An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; But the end thereof shall not be blessed.

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

22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

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

23 Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.

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

24 A man's goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?

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

25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, [It is] holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

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

26 A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the [threshing] -wheel over them.

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

27 The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

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

28 Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

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

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