Proverbs 20:19

Proverbs 20:19 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19A gossip betrays a confidence;

so avoid anyone who talks too much.

19One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets;

Therefore do not associate with a gossip.

19He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets;

Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters]. [Rom 16:17, 18]

19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;

avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;

Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

19He that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets;

therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

19A person who talks about others tells secrets.

So avoid anyone who talks too much.

19Keep away from people who talk too much.

They will tell everybody about your secrets.

19The busybody is a revealer of secret counsels, || And do not make yourself guarantor for a deceiver [with] his lips.