Proverbs 20:19

King James 2000

He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore associate not with him who flatters with his lips.

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Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him will I cut off: he that has a haughty look and a proud heart will I not endure.

A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into the way that is not good.

The words of a talebearer are like tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

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

You shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people: neither shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the innocent.