Proverbs 20:19 | |
NASB: He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. ASV: He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips. BBE: 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. DBY: He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips. JPS: He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips. WBS: He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. WEB: He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips. YLT: A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver [with] his lips make not thyself surety. | |
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