Proverbs 20:19

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

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.

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

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

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

My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:

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

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