Proverbs 20:19

Bible in Basic English 1965

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.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

I will put to death anyone who says evil of his neighbour secretly; the man with a high look and a heart of pride is disgusting to me.

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

Proverbs 13:3

He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.

Romans 16:18

For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and well-said words the hearts of those who have no knowledge of evil are tricked.