Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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In Context
18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
20Whoever curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5Whoever privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that hath a high look and a proud heart I will not suffer.
Proverbs 13:3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 18:8The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 26:20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the 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 →