A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}

The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}

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.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: {but} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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.

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: {and} meddle not with them that are given to change: {them...: Heb. changers}

Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. {Where no...: Heb. Without wood} {talebearer: or, whisperer} {ceaseth: Heb. is silent}

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way {that is} not good.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: {but} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}

And withal they learn {to be} idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh {and} intermeddleth with all wisdom. {Through...: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business}

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour {himself}; and discover not a secret to another: {a secret...: or, the secret of}

He that speaketh flattery to {his} friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.

They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: {with} flattering lips {and} with a double heart do they speak. {a double...: Heb. an heart and an heart}

The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {innermost...: Heb. chambers}

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God {is} witness:

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

And my speech and my preaching {was} not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: {enticing: or, persuasible}