Proverbs 20:19
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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20:18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
20:18* Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre.
20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
20:19*‖He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes.
Selected passage20:20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
20:20*‖Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse.