Proverbs 20:16 CPDV

¹⁴  'It is bad, it is bad,' says every buyer; and when he has withdrawn, then he will boast.

¹⁵  There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

¹⁶  Take away the vestments of him who stands up to vouch for a stranger, and take a pledge from him instead of from outsiders.

¹⁷  The bread of lies is sweet to a man. But afterwards, his mouth will be filled with pebbles.

¹⁸  Plans are strengthened by counsels. And wars are to be handled by governments.