Proverbs 20:19

New English Translation

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

Proverbs 11:13

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 13:3

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

Leviticus 19:16

You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the Lord.

Romans 16:18

For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.