Proverbs 20:19

A Conservative Version

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes around as a tale-bearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

Romans 16:18

For such kind serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly. And by their smooth words and elegant speech they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Proverbs 18:8

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

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth keeps his life. He who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

Leviticus 19:16

Thou shall not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people, neither shall thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor. I am LORD.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear thou LORD and the king, [and] do not associate with those who are given to change.

Proverbs 16:29

A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

Psalm 101:5

He who slanders his neighbor secretly, him I will destroy. He who has a high look and a proud heart I will not endure.