Nehr · Proverbs 20

Proverbs 20:19

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

Proverbs 20:19, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; Therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver <FI>with<Fi> his lips make not thyself surety.

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