Proverbs 20:19

New King James Version

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

Romans 16:18

For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

Leviticus 19:16

You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.

Psalm 101:5

Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure.