Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 11:13 : 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Rom 16:18 : 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.
- Lev 19:16 : 16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a tabearer among thy peop: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
- Prov 13:3 : 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
- Prov 16:29 : 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
- Prov 18:8 : 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Prov 24:21 : 21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
- Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
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2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.