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Proverbs 20:19
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Proverbs 20:19
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.
- Or, entiseth.
- Chap. 11.13.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 20:19
Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
talebearer
One who spreads private reports or gossip and thereby causes strife.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Makes known, uncovers, or discloses.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
flattereth
To praise insincerely or deceitfully in order to please, influence, or mislead.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
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Open the full verse study13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Open the full verse study3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Open the full verse study8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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Open the full verse study18For 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.
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Open the full verse study16¶ 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.
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Open the full verse study21My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
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Open the full verse study29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
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Open the full verse study20Where 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.
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