Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
In other versions
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
ASV
He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
BBE
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
DBY
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; Therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
WEB
A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver `with' his lips make not thyself surety.
YLT
He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
ENG
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
WBT
He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
BSB
In context
17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18Every 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.
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
