Proverbs 20:19 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁹ A talebearer goes about, revealing secrets, so do not associate with a babbler.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ 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)

¹⁹ He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ Gossips reveal secrets; don’t associate with those who talk too much.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ Do not become involved with him who reveals mysteries, and who walks deceitfully, and who enlarges his lips.

Proverbs 20:19 Tagairtí Cros

Psalm 101:5

Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret —him I will silence. Who has haughty eyes and a proud heart —him I will not tolerate.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 13:3

He who watches his mouth protects his life, but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent person lures his neighbor, leading him down a path that is no good.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are tasty morsels, going down into one’s innermost being.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear Adonai and the king, and do not associate with rebels.

Leviticus 19:16

“You are not to go up and down as a talebearer among your people. You are not to endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Adonai.

Romans 16:18

For such people do not serve our Lord the Messiah, but only their own belly. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.