Verse 19

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 11:13 : 13 The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
• Rom 16:18 : 18 For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.
• Lev 19:16 : 16 You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.
• Prov 13:3 : 3 The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
• Prov 16:29 : 29 A violent person entices his neighbor, and then leads him down a path that is terrible.
• Prov 18:8 : 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.
• Prov 24:21 : 21 Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,
• Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. 21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.