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Proverbs 20:19
A revealer of secrets, is one who goeth about talebearing, therefore, with him who openeth his lips, shalt thou not have fellowship.
Proverbs 20:19 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 who is pledge for a stranger,—then, for a woman unknown, accept him as surety.
17 Sweet to a man, may be the bread of falsehood, but, afterward, shall his mouth be filled with gravel.
18 Plans—by counsel, shalt thou establish, and, with concerted measures, make thou war.
19 A revealer of secrets, is one who goeth about talebearing, therefore, with him who openeth his lips, shalt thou not have fellowship.
20 Whoso revileth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in deep darkness.
21 An inheritance hastily gotten at the beginning, the latter end thereof, shall not bring blessing.
22 Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
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