Proverbs 20:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁸Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

¹⁹Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.

²⁰He that curseth his father, and mother, his lamp shall be put out in the midst of darkness.

Proverbs 20:18-20

New International Version

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

¹⁹A gossip betrays a confidence;^(B)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.

²⁰If someone curses their father or mother,^(C)
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.^(D)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)