Proverbs 20:14-24

14 "Really bad stuff!" says the buyer [to the seller]; then he goes off and brags [about his bargain].
15 A person may have gold and a wealth of pearls, but lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 Seize his clothes, because he guaranteed a stranger's loan; take them as security for that unknown woman.
17 Food obtained by fraud may taste good, but later the mouth is full of gravel.
18 After consultation, plans succeed; so take wise advice when waging war.
19 A gossip goes around revealing secrets, so don't get involved with a talkative person.
20 Whoever curses his father or mother -his lamp will go out in total darkness.
21 Possessions acquired quickly at first will not be blessed in the end.
22 Don't say, "I'll pay back evil for evil"; wait for ADONAI to save you.
23 ADONAI detests a double standard in weights, and false scales are not good.
24 A man's steps are ordered by ADONAI, so how can a person understand his own ways?
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.