Proverbs 20:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
American King James Version (AKJV)
He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with 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.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
Webster's Revision
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
World English Bible
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Barnes's Proverbs 20:19 Bible Commentary
Flattereth - literally, "The man who opens his lips," who has no reticence; such a man, with or without intending it, does the work of a talebearer.
