King James Bible
KJVHe that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 20:19
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 20:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBMeddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
World English Bible
WEBHe who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
King James Bible
KJVHe that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBMeddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
World English Bible
WEBHe who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.