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Proverbs 20:19
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KJ21
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.
AMP
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].
AMPC
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore associate not with him who talks too freely.
BRG
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
CSB
The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
CSBA
The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
CEB
Gossips reveal secrets; don’t associate with those who talk too much.
CJB
A gossip goes around revealing secrets, so don’t get involved with a talkative person.
CEV
Stay away from gossips— they tell everything.
DARBY
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
DRA
Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.
ERV
You cannot trust someone who would talk about things told in private. So don’t be friends with someone who talks too much.
EASY
Keep away from people who talk too much. They will tell everybody about your secrets.
EHV
A person who goes around spreading gossip reveals secrets, so do not associate with anyone whose lips are always open.
ESV
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
ESVUK
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
EXB
Gossips ·can’t keep [reveal] secrets, so avoid people who ·talk too much [L are foolish with their lips].
GNV
He that goeth about as a slanderer, discovereth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
GW
Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
GNT
A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much.
HCSB
The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
ICB
Gossips can’t keep secrets. So avoid people who talk too much.
ISV
Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don’t get involved with someone who talks too much.
JUB
¶ He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
KJV
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
AKJV
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
LSB
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with one of loose lips.
LEB
He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip, and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.
TLB
Don’t tell your secrets to a gossip unless you want them broadcast to the world.
MSG
Gossips can’t keep secrets, so never confide in blabbermouths.
MEV
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore do not meddle with him who flatters with his lips.
NOG
Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
NABRE
A slanderer reveals secrets; so have nothing to do with a babbler!
NASB
One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
NASB1995
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
NCB
A tale-bearer will reveal secrets; so do not associate with a gossip.
NCV
Gossips can’t keep secrets, so avoid people who talk too much.
NET
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
NIRV
A person who talks about others tells secrets. So avoid anyone who talks too much.
NIV
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
NIVUK
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
NKJV
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
NLV
He who goes about talking to hurt people makes secrets known. So do not be with those who talk about others.
NLT
A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don’t hang around with chatterers.
NRSVA
A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler.
NRSVACE
A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler.
NRSVCE
A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler.
NRSVUE
A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler.
OJB
He that goeth about as a rakhil (gossip, slanderer, talebearer) revealeth secrets; therefore associate not with the babbler.
RGT
He who goes about as a slanderer, discovers secrets. Therefore, do not associate with him who flatters with his lips.
RSV
He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.
RSVCE
He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.
TLV
A talebearer goes about, revealing secrets, so do not associate with a babbler.
VOICE
A gossip will reveal your secrets! So avoid the company of people who talk openly and foolishly.
WEB
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
WYC
Be thou not meddled with him that showeth privates, and goeth guilefully, and alargeth his lips. (Be thou not mixed in, or mingled, with him who telleth secrets, and goeth deceitfully, and flappeth 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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