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Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
Proverbs 20:19 · Darby 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 reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles 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.
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In context
16 Take his garment that is become surety [for] another, and hold him in pledge for strangers.
17 Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
21 An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
22 Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
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