Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy: Him that hath an high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore associate not with him who talks too freely. [Rom. 16:17, 18.] American Standard Version (1901) He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips. Common English Bible Gossips reveal secrets; don’t associate with those who talk too much. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not become involved with him who reveals mysteries, and who walks deceitfully, and who enlarges his lips. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips. |
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy: Him that hath an high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: And meddle not with them that are given to change:
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.
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.