Proverbs

¹⁴It is worthless, it is worthless! says the buyer; but when he goes his way, then he boasts [about his bargain]. ¹⁵There is gold, and a multitude of pearls, but the lips of knowledge are a vase of preciousness [the most precious of all]. [Job 28:12, 16-19; Prov. 3:15; 8:11.] ¹⁶[The judge tells the creditor] Take the garment of one who is security for a stranger; and hold him in pledge when he is security for foreigners. ¹⁷Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. ¹⁸Purposes and plans are established by counsel; and [only] with good advice make or carry on war. ¹⁹He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore associate not with him who talks too freely. [Rom. 16:17, 18.] ²⁰Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in complete darkness.