Proverbs 20:19
King James VersionSource notes
“He that goeth about a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”
Context
16Take his garment that is surety a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17Bread of deceit sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19He that goeth about a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
21An inheritance gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22Say not thou, I will recompense evil; wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.