Good News Bible

Proverbs 20:18-29 Good News Bible (GNB)

18. Get good advice and you will succeed; don't go charging into battle without a plan.

19. A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much.

20. If you curse your parents, your life will end like a lamp that goes out in the dark.

21. The more easily you get your wealth, the less good it will do you.

22. Don't take it on yourself to repay a wrong. Trust the Lord and he will make it right.

23. The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales and weights.

24. The Lord has determined our path; how then can anyone understand the direction his own life is taking?

25. Think carefully before you promise an offering to God. You might regret it later.

26. A wise king will find out who is doing wrong, and will punish him without pity.

27. The Lord gave us mind and conscience; we cannot hide from ourselves.

28. A king will remain in power as long as his rule is honest, just, and fair.

29. We admire the strength of youth and respect the grey hair of age.