Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 20:19
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He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
About Proverbs 20:19
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Gossip as directly as Proverbs 20:19. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 16:28
“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.”
- Proverbs 11:13
“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”
- Proverbs 18:8
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
- Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
- James 1:26
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 20:19
Pray through Proverbs 20:19 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Gossip. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.