Proverbs 20:19
He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore associate not with him who keepeth open his lips.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
18Purposes are established by counsel; Therefore with good advice make war.
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in midnight darkness.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5Whoso slandereth his neighbor in secret, him will I cut off; Him that hath a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure.
Proverbs 13:3He who keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; But destruction shall be to him who openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 18:8The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:20Where there is no wood, the fire goeth out; So, where there is no talebearer, 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 →