Proverbs 20:19 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 20:19 MSG (The Message)
Gossips can’t keep secrets, so never confide in blabbermouths.
Proverbs 20:19 KJV (King James Version)
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
Proverbs 20:19 NCV (New Century Version)
Gossips can’t keep secrets, so avoid people who talk too much.
Proverbs 20:19 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 20:19 NIV (New International Version)
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:19 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters]. [Rom 16:17, 18]
Proverbs 20:19 NLT (New Living Translation)
A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don’t hang around with chatterers.
Proverbs 20:19 TPT (The Passion Translation)
A blabbermouth will reveal your secrets, so stay away from people who can’t keep their mouths shut.
Proverbs 20:19 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.