Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionA gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much. English Standard Version Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler. Berean Study Bible He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. King James Bible He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. New American Standard Bible He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. American Standard Version He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips. Darby Bible Translation He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips. Douay-Rheims Bible Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips. English Revised Version He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips. Young's Literal Translation A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety. Links Proverbs 20:19 Bible HubProverbs 20:19 Bible Apps Proverbs 20:19 Open Bible |