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Proverbs 20:19
NIV:  A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
NAS:  He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
KJV:  He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
GWT:  Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
ASV:  He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
BBE:  He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
DBY:  He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
DRB:  Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.
WBS:  He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
WEB:  He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
YLT:  A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety.

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