Proverbs 20:19

Revised Version 1885

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

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He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.

The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

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

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.

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

A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy: Him that hath an high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.