Verse 19

¶ He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

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 talebearer among thy people: 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.