Verse 19

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.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 11:13 : 13 He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
  • Rom 16:18 : 18 For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and well-said words the hearts of those who have no knowledge of evil are tricked.
  • Lev 19:16 : 16 Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.
  • Prov 13:3 : 3 He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
  • Prov 16:29 : 29 A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
  • Prov 18:8 : 8 The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended. 21 Like breath on coals and wood on fire, so a man given to argument gets a fight started. 22 The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, they go down into the inner parts of the stomach.