17 Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth.
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:17-21
Commentary on Proverbs 20:17
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Wealth gotten by fraud may be sweet, for the carnal mind takes pleasure in the success of wicked devices; but it will be bitter in the reflection.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:18
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Especially we need advice in spiritual warfare. The word and Spirit of God are the best counsellors in every point.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:19
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Those dearly buy their own praise, who put confidence in a man because he speaks fairly.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:20
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An undutiful child will become very miserable. Never let him expect any peace or comfort.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:21
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An estate suddenly raised, is often as suddenly ruined.