Proverbs 20:19
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”Proverbs 20:19
What Does Proverbs 20:19 Mean?
Proverbs 20:19 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Proverbs 11:13“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”1 Timothy 5:13“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”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 18:8“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”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.”Psalms 101:5“Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.”Proverbs 18:1“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”Proverbs 24:21“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:”Proverbs 26:22“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”Proverbs 29:5“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”Job 17:5“He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.”Psalms 12:2“They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.”Proverbs 1:10“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”Proverbs 16:29“A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.”Proverbs 25:9“Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:”Proverbs 26:20“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”2 Chronicles 24:17“Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.”1 Thessalonians 2:5“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”1 Corinthians 2:4“And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:”
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