Proverbs 20:14-19

14When somebody is buying something, he says, ‘It is worth nothing!’ But later he boasts about the cheap price!

15Words that help you to learn things are very valuable. They are more valuable than gold or jewels.

16If someone promises to pay the debts of a stranger, take his coat as a guarantee that he will pay.

17If you cheat someone to get food to eat, it may seem good when you taste it. But soon it will be like sand in your mouth.

18Things will go well if you receive good advice. If you want to fight a war, ask wise people to be your advisors.

19Keep away from people who talk too much. They will tell everybody about your secrets.