“And he who reveals mysteries, etc. If anyone wishes to join your circle of friends and you see him revealing the secrets of a former friend, beware of him as a traitor.”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs
Original
19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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In context
17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
— Proverbs 20:19 —
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.