Proverbs 20:19 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁹ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide 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.

Proverbs 20:19 Cross References

Proverbs 11:13

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Romans 16:18

For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 13:3

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Leviticus 19:16

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: And meddle not with them that are given to change:

Proverbs 16:29

A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

Psalm 101:5

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy: Him that hath an high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.