Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:19
American Standard Version
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Amplified® Bible
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore associate not with him who talks too freely.
Contemporary English Version
Stay away from gossips-- they tell everything.
Darby English Version
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
Good News Bible
A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much.
King James Version
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.
New International Version
A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid a man who talks too much.
New King James Version
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
Revised Standard Version
He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.
Young's Literal Translation
A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver `with' his lips make not thyself surety.
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