Proverbs 20:18–21
18 bPlans are established by counsel;
19 Whoever egoes about slandering reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with fa simple babbler.5
20 gIf one curses his father or his mother,
hhis lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
21 iAn inheritance gained hastily in the beginning
will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — The New International Version (NIV)
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.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
18 Every purpose is established by counsel:
And with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:
Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with 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.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — New Living Translation (NLT)
18 Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
so don’t hang around with chatterers.
20 If you insult your father or mother,
your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.
21 An inheritance obtained too early in life
is not a blessing in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
18 Plans are established by counsel;
By wise counsel wage war.
19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
20 Whoever curses his father or his mother,
His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.
21 An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning
Will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — New Century Version (NCV)
18 Get advice if you want your plans to work.
If you go to war, get the advice of others.
19 Gossips can’t keep secrets,
so avoid people who talk too much.
20 Those who curse their father or mother
will be like a light going out in darkness.
21 Wealth inherited quickly in the beginning
will do you no good in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — American Standard Version (ASV)
18 Every purpose is established by counsel;
And by wise guidance make thou war.
19 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother,
His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning;
But the end thereof shall not be blessed.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
18 Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
21 An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
18 Plans are confirmed by getting advice,
and with guidance one wages war.
19 Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets.
Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
20 The lamp of the person who curses his father and mother
will be snuffed out in total darkness.
21 An inheritance quickly obtained in the beginning
will never be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
18 Plans are established by taking advice;
wage war by following wise guidance.
19 A gossip reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with a babbler.
20 If you curse father or mother,
your lamp will go out in utter darkness.
21 An estate quickly acquired in the beginning
will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
18 A plan will be established by advice,
and with guidance make war.
19 He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip,
and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.
20 He who curses his father and his mother,
his lamp will be extinguished in the midst of darkness.
21 An inheritance acquired hastily at the beginning
will not be blessed at its end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
18 Make plans by asking for guidance.
If you go to war, get good advice.
19 A person who talks about others tells secrets.
So avoid anyone who talks too much.
20 If anyone calls down curses on his father or mother,
his lamp will be blown out in total darkness.
21 Property you gain quickly at the beginning
will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 20:18–21 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
18 Prepare plans by consultation,
And make war by wise guidance.
19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
20 He who curses his father or his mother,
His lamp will go out in time of darkness.
21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.