NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He that goeth abouthalak (haw-lak') to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) as a talebearer rakiyl (raw-keel') slander, carry tales, talebearer. revealeth galah (gaw-law') to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal secrets cowd (sode) a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret -- assembly, consel, inward, secret (counsel). therefore meddle `arab (aw-rab') to braid, i.e. intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange) not with him that flattereth pathah (paw-thaw') to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude with his lips saphah (saw-faw') the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.) Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. King James Bible He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth. International Standard Version Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don't get involved with someone who talks too much. NET Bible The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He that reveals a secret is a slanderer, and he that is faithful in his spirit hides a matter; and do not associate with one whose lips are hasty. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open. King James 2000 Bible He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore associate not with him who flatters with his lips. Links Proverbs 20:19Proverbs 20:19 NIV Proverbs 20:19 NLT Proverbs 20:19 ESV Proverbs 20:19 NASB Proverbs 20:19 KJV |
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