Proverbs 20:19
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
18Every purpose is established by counsel, and by wise guidance make thou war.
20He who curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5He who slanders his neighbor secretly, him I will destroy. He who has a high look and a proud heart I will not endure.
Proverbs 13:3He who guards his mouth keeps his life. He who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 18:8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, contention ceases.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:19
18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. Note, 1. It is good in every thing to act with deliberation, and to consult with ourselves at least, and, in matters of moment, with our friends, too, before we determine, but especially to ask counsel of God, and beg direction from him, and observe the guidance of this eye. This is the way to have both our minds and our purposes established, and to succeed well in our affairs; whereas what is done hastily and with precipitation is repented… Read the whole commentary →