Proverbs 20:19

New Century Version

Gossips can’t keep secrets, so avoid people who talk too much.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

If anyone secretly says things against his neighbor, I will stop him. I will not allow people to be proud and look down on others.

Proverbs 11:13

Gossips can’t keep secrets, but a trustworthy person can.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.

Proverbs 16:29

Cruel people trick their neighbors and lead them to do wrong.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food. People like to gobble them up.

Proverbs 24:21

My child, respect the Lord and the king. Don’t join those people who refuse to obey them.

Leviticus 19:16

You must not spread false stories against other people, and you must not do anything that would put your neighbor’s life in danger. I am the Lord.

Romans 16:18

Such people are not serving our Lord Christ but are only doing what pleases themselves. They use fancy talk and fine words to fool the minds of those who do not know about evil.