Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
18Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
Proverbs 13:3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 18:8The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 26:20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
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 →