Proverbs 20:19

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, Him will I cut off: Him that hath an high look And a proud heart will not I suffer.

Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Proverbs 13:3

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

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him into the way that is not good.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 24:21

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

Leviticus 19:16

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

Romans 16:18

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 simple.