Proverbs 20:17-21

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

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

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

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

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

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 9:17
• 2. Job 20:14; Lamentations 3:16
• 3. Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 24:6
• 4. Proverbs 11:13
• 5. Proverbs 30:11
• 6. Exodus 21:17; S Job 18:5