Proverbs 20:18–19
Proverbs 20:18–19 — The New International Version (NIV)
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
18 Every purpose is established by counsel:
And with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:
Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — New Living Translation (NLT)
18 Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
so don’t hang around with chatterers.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
18 Plans are established by counsel;
By wise counsel wage war.
19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — New Century Version (NCV)
18 Get advice if you want your plans to work.
If you go to war, get the advice of others.
19 Gossips can’t keep secrets,
so avoid people who talk too much.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — American Standard Version (ASV)
18 Every purpose is established by counsel;
And by wise guidance make thou war.
19 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
18 Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
18 Plans are confirmed by getting advice,
and with guidance one wages war.
19 Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets.
Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
18 Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.
19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
avoid someone with a big mouth.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
18 Plans are established by taking advice;
wage war by following wise guidance.
19 A gossip reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with a babbler.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
18 A plan will be established by advice,
and with guidance make war.
19 He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip,
and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
18 Make plans by asking for guidance.
If you go to war, get good advice.
19 A person who talks about others tells secrets.
So avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:18–19 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
18 Prepare plans by consultation,
And make war by wise guidance.
19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with a gossip.