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Proverbs 20:19
He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 20:19 in other translations
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
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In context
16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
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