Proverbs 20:19

A gossip reveals secrets 1 and so you should not associate with people who talk too much. 1

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In The King James Version

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

In Context

18Plans are established by advice 1 and only with wise guidance should you wage war. 1

20If a person curses his father or his mother, 1 his lamp will be snuffed out in the middle of darkness. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 101:5I will destroy whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. 1 I will not tolerate anyone who has a proud demeanor and an arrogant attitude. 1

Proverbs 13:3The one who guards his mouth protects his life, 1 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself. 1

Proverbs 18:8The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels 1 and they go down into the inner parts of the body. 1

Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood, the fire goes out; 1 and where there is no gossiper quarreling ceases. 1

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 →

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