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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 20, Verse 19

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18
[Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
King James Version
He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
American Standard Version
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
New English Translation
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
World English Bible
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
20
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
21
An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
23
Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance [is] not good.
24
Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
25
[It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
26
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
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The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
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Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
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The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.