Bible verse
He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 20.
15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
KJV
He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
ASV
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
ERV
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
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