Proverbs 20:18-30

20:18 Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.

19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
avoid someone with a big mouth.

20 Whoever curses his father or mother—
his lamp will go out in deep darkness.

21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.

22 Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!” 
Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.

23 Differing weights[Lit A stone and a stone] are detestable to the Lord,
and dishonest scales are unfair.

24 Even a courageous person’s steps are determined by the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?

25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.

26 A wise king separates out the wicked
and drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,[Lit breath]
searching the innermost parts.[Lit the chambers of the belly]

28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

29 The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

30 Lashes and wounds purge away evil,
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.[Lit beatings the chambers of the belly]

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