Proverbs 20:19
A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.
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18With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.
20Anyone who curses their father or mother will have their light put out and end in utter darkness.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5I will silence anyone who secretly slanders their neighbor. I won't tolerate anyone who is proud and arrogant.
Proverbs 13:3Watch what you say and save your life—saying too much leads to disaster.
Proverbs 18:8Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
Proverbs 26:20Without wood, the fire goes out; and without gossips, arguments stop.
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 →