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Proverbs 20:18-20
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18 Plans will succeed when good advice is accepted;
    follow wise guidance when waging war.
19 A tale-bearer will reveal secrets;
    so do not associate with a gossip.
20 If anyone curses his father or mother,[a]
    his lamp will go out in utter darkness.

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  1. Proverbs 20:20 Curses his father or mother: such an action (see also Prov 30:11, 17) was punishable by death (see Ex 21:17; Lev 20:9).
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Proverbs 20:18-20
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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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

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

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