Proverbs 20:19 KJV

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Matthew Henry

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Thompson Chains

Cross References

  • Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
  • Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
  • Leviticus 19:16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
  • Proverbs 13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
  • Proverbs 16:29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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Hebrew and Strong’s

  • He that goeth about הוֹלֵךְ hôlēk הָלַךְ Verb · qal active participle, masculine singular construct
  • a talebearer רָכִיל rākîl רָכִיל Noun · masculine singular
  • revealeth גּוֹלֶה gôlê גָּלָה Verb · qal active participle, masculine singular
  • secrets סּוֹד sôd סוֹד Noun · masculine singular
  • therefore meddle תִתְעָרָב titʿārāb עָרַב Verb · hithpael imperfect, second person masculine singular
  • not with him that flattereth וּלְפֹתֶה ûlĕpōtê פָּתָה Verb · qal active participle, masculine singular · with and, preposition לֹא lōʾ Negative
  • with his lips שְׂפָתָיו śĕpātāyw שָׂפָה Noun · feminine dual construct · with suffix: third person masculine singular

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