Proverbs 20:19
“He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes.”
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Proverbs 20:19 Context
17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with grauell. 18Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre. 19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes. 20Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse. 21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning: but the ende thereof shall not be blessed.
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He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
- King James Version
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
- Basic English Bible
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
- Darby Bible
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
- Webster's Bible
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
- World English Bible
A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver [with] his lips make not thyself surety.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible