Proverbs 20:19 · KJV
“He that goeth about {as} a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. {flattereth: or, enticeth}”
— Proverbs 20:19
{Every} purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. {lamp: or, candle}
Proverbs 20 — Context
Bread of deceit {is} sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. {deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood}
18{Every} purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19He that goeth about {as} a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. {flattereth: or, enticeth}
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. {lamp: or, candle}
21An inheritance {may be} gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: {but} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Leviticus 19:16
Thou shalt not go up and down {as} a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I {am} the LORD.
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: {and} meddle not with them that are given to change: {them...: Heb. changers}
Proverbs 16:29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way {that is} not good.
Proverbs 26:20-22
Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. {Where no...: Heb. Without wood} {talebearer: or, whisperer} {ceaseth: Heb. is silent}