Proverbs 20:19–20
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
*‖He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, entiseth.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 11.13.
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
*‖Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, candle.
- *Cross-referenceExod.21.17. leuit.20.9. matt.15.4.
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From verse 19
- Proverbs 11:13Rank 1 from verse 19
- Proverbs 13:3Rank 2 from verse 19
- Proverbs 18:8Rank 3 from verse 19
- Romans 16:18Rank 4 from verse 19
18For 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.
18For they that are such, serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne belly, and by good wordes and faire speeches deceiue the hearts of the simple.
- Leviticus 19:16Rank 5 from verse 19
- Proverbs 24:21Rank 6 from verse 19
- Proverbs 16:29Rank 7 from verse 19
- Proverbs 26:20–22Rank 8 from verse 19
20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
20†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
21* As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22*†The words of a tale-bearer are as woundes, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.
From verse 20
- Exodus 21:17Rank 1 from verse 20
- Proverbs 30:11Rank 2 from verse 20
- Proverbs 30:17Rank 3 from verse 20
17The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
17‖The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother; the rauens of the valley shall picke it out, and the young Eagles shall eate it.
- Deuteronomy 27:16Rank 4 from verse 20
- Leviticus 20:9Rank 6 from verse 20
9¶ For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.
9¶ *For euery one that curseth his father or his mother, shalbe surely put to death: hee hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shalbe vpon him.
- Matthew 15:4Rank 7 from verse 20
- Proverbs 24:20Rank 8 from verse 20
- Exodus 20:12Rank 9 from verse 20
- Matthew 25:8Rank 10 from verse 20
- Job 18:5–6Rank 12 from verse 20
5Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
6The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
5Yea, the light of the wicked shalbe put out, and the sparke of his fire shall not shine.
6The light shalbe darke in his tabernacle, and his ‖candle shalbe put out with him.
- Matthew 22:13Rank 13 from verse 20
13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
13Then said the king to the seruants, Binde him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkenesse, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
- Proverbs 13:9Rank 14 from verse 20
- Mark 7:10–13Rank 15 from verse 20
10For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
11But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.
12And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;
13Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
10For Moses said, Honour thy father & thy mother: and who so curseth father or mother, let him die the death.
11But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is *Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoeuer thou mightest be profited by me: he shalbe free.
12And ye suffer him no more to doe ought for his father, or his mother:
13Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye haue deliuered: And many such like things doe ye.
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Proverbs 20:19
1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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talebearer
One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.
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Makes known, uncovers, or discloses.
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flattereth
Third-person singular present form of flatter (to praise insincerely or deceitfully in order to please, influence, or mislead).
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Proverbs 20:20
Third-person singular present form of curse (to utter a wish of evil against one; to imprecate evil upon; to call for mischief or injury to fall upon; to execrate).
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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Sense 1: An oil vessel and burning wick used for light. Sense 2: By figure, a source, bearer, continuance, or sign of light.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Dark, or cloudy.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
Sense 1: Absence of light. Sense 2: Obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.
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18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
18* Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre.
19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
19*‖He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes.
Selected passage20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
20*‖Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse.
Selected passage21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning: but the ende thereof shall not be blessed.