Proverbs 20:19

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He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that goeth about{H1980}{(H8802)} as a talebearer{H7400} revealeth{H1540}{(H8802)} secrets{H5475}: therefore meddle{H6148}{(H8691)} not with him that flattereth{H6601}{(H8802)} with his lips{H8193}.
Strong's King James
Him walking slanderously reveals secret, Don't associate with him who opens his lips. (gossip)
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
A revealer of secret counsels is the busybody, And for a deceiver with his lips make not thyself surety.
Young's Literal Translation

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