Proverbs 20:17 — Meaning and Application

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge {are} a precious jewel.

Take his garment that is surety {for} a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

Bread of deceit {is} sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. {deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood}

{Every} purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

He that goeth about {as} a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. {flattereth: or, enticeth}