Proverbs 20:18 — Meaning and Application

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}

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. {lamp: or, candle}