Proverbs 20:19

God's Word

Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

I will destroy anyone who secretly slanders his neighbor. I will not tolerate anyone with a conceited look or arrogant heart.

Proverbs 11:13

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

Proverbs 13:3

Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent person misleads his neighbor and leads him on a path that is not good.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily, and they go down into a person’s innermost being.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Leviticus 19:16

Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.

Romans 16:18

People like these are not serving Christ our Lord. They are serving their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive unsuspecting people.