Proverbs 20:19 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁹ He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with him Who speaks smoothly with his lips.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore associate not with him who talks too freely. [Rom. 16:17, 18.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ Gossips reveal secrets; don’t associate with those who talk too much.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ Do not become involved with him who reveals mysteries, and who walks deceitfully, and who enlarges his lips.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁹ Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.

Proverbs 20:19 Cross References

Psalm 101:5

Him who secretly slanders his neighbour I cut off; I do not tolerate one Who has a haughty look and a proud heart.

Proverbs 11:13

A slanderer is a revealer of secrets, But one with a trustworthy spirit conceals a matter.

Proverbs 13:3

He who watches over his mouth guards his being, But he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Proverbs 16:29

A ruthless man entices his neighbour, And leads him in a way that is not good,

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a slanderer are like delicacies, And they go down into the inner parts of the heart.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear יהוה and the sovereign; Do not mingle with those who change;

Leviticus 19:16

‘Do not go slandering among your people. Do not stand against the blood of your neighbour. I am יהוה.

Romans 16:18

For such ones do not serve our Master יהושע Messiah, but their own stomach, and by smooth words and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the innocent.