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Proverbs 20:19

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19A person who talks about others tells secrets.

So avoid anyone who talks too much.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets;

therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A gossip betrays a confidence;

so avoid anyone who talks too much.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;

avoid someone with a big mouth.

NLTNew Living Translation

A gossip goes around telling secrets,

so don’t hang around with chatterers.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip,

and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.

KJV 1900King James Version

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:

Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.