19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
19 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
19 Gossips can't keep secrets, so never confide in blabbermouths.
19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don't hang around with chatterers.
21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise,
21 Fear God, dear child - respect your leaders; don't be defiant or mutinous.
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;
21 My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don't associate with rebels,
(Read Proverbs 24:21-22)
The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There may be cause to change for the better, but have nothing to do with them that are given change.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:19
Commentary on Proverbs 20:19
(Read Proverbs 20:19)
Those dearly buy their own praise, who put confidence in a man because he speaks fairly.