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Proverbs 20:19
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Proverbs 20:19
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19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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Proverbs 20:19
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Proverbs 20:19
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19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:19
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Proverbs 20:19
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19 (A)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (B)who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 11:13
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13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 11:13
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Romans 16:18
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Romans 16:18
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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.
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Romans 16:18
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Romans 16:18
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18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ,(A) but their own appetites.(B) By smooth talk and flattery they deceive(C) the minds of naive people.
Romans 16:18
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Romans 16:18
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18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord [a]Jesus Christ, but (A)their own belly, and (B)by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.
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- Romans 16:18 NU, M omit Jesus
Proverbs 18:8
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Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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Proverbs 18:8
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Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(A)
Proverbs 18:8
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Proverbs 18:8
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8 (A)The words of a [a]talebearer are like [b]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [c]inmost body.
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- Proverbs 18:8 gossip or slanderer
- Proverbs 18:8 A Jewish tradition wounds
- Proverbs 18:8 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13:3
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3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13:3
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3 (A)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 24:21
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Proverbs 24:21
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21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
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Proverbs 24:21
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Proverbs 24:21
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Saying 30
21 Fear the Lord and the king,(A) my son,
and do not join with rebellious officials,
Proverbs 24:21
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Proverbs 24:21
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21 My son, (A)fear the Lord and the king;
Do not associate with those given to change;
Leviticus 19:16
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Leviticus 19:16
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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.
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Leviticus 19:16
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Leviticus 19:16
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16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander(A) among your people.
“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life.(B) I am the Lord.
Leviticus 19:16
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Leviticus 19:16
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16 You shall not go about as a (A)talebearer among your people; nor shall you (B)take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord.
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Proverbs 26:20-22
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Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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Proverbs 26:20-22
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Proverbs 26:20-22
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Proverbs 26:20-22
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Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no [a]talebearer, strife ceases.
21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a [b]talebearer are like [c]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [d]inmost body.
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- Proverbs 26:20 gossip or slanderer, lit. whisperer
- Proverbs 26:22 gossip or slanderer
- Proverbs 26:22 A Jewish tradition wounds
- Proverbs 26:22 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 16:29
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Proverbs 16:29
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29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
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Proverbs 16:29
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29 A violent person entices their neighbor
and leads them down a path that is not good.(A)
Proverbs 16:29
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Proverbs 16:29
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29 A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.
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