Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
18Establish the thoughtes by counsell: and by counsell make warre.
20He that curseth his father or his mother, his light shalbe put out in obscure darkenes.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5Him that priuily slandereth his neighbour, wil I destroy: him that hath a proude looke and hie heart, I cannot suffer.
Proverbs 13:3Hee that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.
Proverbs 18:8The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
Proverbs 26:20Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife 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 →