New English Translation
Proverbs 20:14-19
14“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.
15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
16Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.
17Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.
19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
Commentaries on Proverbs 20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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