Proverbs 20:17-27

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?
25 It is a snare to dedicate a gift to God rashly and reflect on the vows only afterwards.
26 A wise king winnows the wicked [from the righteous] and threshes them under the cartwheel.
27 The human spirit is a lamp of ADONAI; it searches one's inmost being.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.