Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open. American Standard Version He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips. Berean Study Bible He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with 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. King James Bible He that goeth about as a talebearer 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. Young's Literal Translation A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety. Proverbs 20:19 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 20:19 NIVProverbs 20:19 NLT Proverbs 20:19 ESV Proverbs 20:19 NASB Proverbs 20:19 NKJV Proverbs 20:19 KJV |